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