Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification

How many syllables in Neuter?

neuter has 2 syllables

neuter

Having no gender or being without sexual organs; neither masculine nor feminine.

There are two syllables in the word 'neuter.' 'Neu' has one vowel (e) and one consonant (n). 'Ter' has one vowel (e) and two consonants (t and r).

Adjective

The cat at the shelter was neuter, so it couldn't have kittens.

The vet recommended neutering the dog to prevent it from getting pregnant.
Some animals, like worms, are naturally neuter.
The neuter pronoun 'it' can be used for objects or animals.
The scientist tried to remain neuter when conducting the experiment to avoid bias.
The political leader made a statement that was intended to be neuter, not favoring any particular side.

'Neuter' is not a dirty word. - Gloria Steinem
The duty of a judge is to apply the law impartially and without fear, favor or affection - to be neutral and to be seen to be neutral or 'neuter.' - Lord Hailsham
I have always believed that writing advertisements is the second most profitable form of writing. The first, of course, is ransom notes... but the person who said that writing them is like prostitution is wrong. It's like a eunuch who's been neutered. - Jef I. Richards