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