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