How Many Syllables In Fritter?
2syllables
Fritter has 2 syllables, fritt-er. It is a disyllabic word.
fritter
/ˈfrɪt.ə/ UK /ˈfrɪt.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fritt.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/frɪt.ə/
Division By Letters
fritt-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fritter
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | fr | ɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Fritter Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fritter?
Fritter has 2 syllables, fritt-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfrɪt.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in fritter?
The first syllable, fritt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fritter?
Fritter has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fritter into syllables?
By sound, frɪt.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fritt-er.