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