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