How Many Syllables In Spatula?
3syllables
Spatula has 3 syllables, spat-u-la. It is a trisyllabic word.
spatula
/ˈspæt.jʊ.lə/ UK /ˈspætʃ.ə.lə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spat.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/spæt.jʊ.lə/
Division By Letters
spat-u-la
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spatula
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 | sp | æ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Spatula Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spatula?
Spatula has 3 syllables, spat-u-la. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspæt.jʊ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in spatula?
The first syllable, spat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spatula?
Spatula has the structure CCVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spatula into syllables?
By sound, spæt.jʊ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, spat-u-la.