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