How Many Syllables In Guttural?
3syllables
Guttural has 3 syllables, gutt-ur-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
guttural
/ˈɡʌt.ər.əl/ UK /ˈɡʌt.ə.rəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gutt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡʌt.ər.əl/
Division By Letters
gutt-ur-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Guttural
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 | ɡ | ʌ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Guttural Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in guttural?
Guttural has 3 syllables, gutt-ur-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʌt.ər.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in guttural?
The first syllable, gutt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of guttural?
Guttural has the structure CVC/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide guttural into syllables?
By sound, ɡʌt.ər.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, gutt-ur-al.