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