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