How Many Syllables In Glutton?
2syllables
Glutton has 2 syllables, glutt-on. It is a disyllabic word.
glutton
/ˈɡlʌt.ən/ UK /ˈɡlʌt.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, glutt.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡlʌt.ən/
Division By Letters
glutt-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Glutton
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 | ɡl | ʌ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Glutton Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in glutton?
Glutton has 2 syllables, glutt-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡlʌt.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in glutton?
The first syllable, glutt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of glutton?
Glutton has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide glutton into syllables?
By sound, ɡlʌt.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, glutt-on.