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