How Many Syllables In Hotter?
2syllables
Hotter has 2 syllables, hott-er. It is a disyllabic word.
hotter
/ˈhɒt.ə/ UK /ˈhɑː.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hott.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/hɒt.ə/
Division By Letters
hott-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hotter
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 | h | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Hotter Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hotter?
Hotter has 2 syllables, hott-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɒt.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in hotter?
The first syllable, hott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hotter?
Hotter has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hotter into syllables?
By sound, hɒt.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hott-er.