How Many Syllables In Litter?
2syllables
Litter has 2 syllables, litt-er. It is a disyllabic word.
litter
/ˈlɪt.ə/ UK /ˈlɪt.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, litt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/lɪt.ə/
Division By Letters
litt-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Litter
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 | l | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Litter 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 litter?
Litter has 2 syllables, litt-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɪt.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in litter?
The first syllable, litt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of litter?
Litter has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide litter into syllables?
By sound, lɪt.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, litt-er.