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