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