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