How Many Syllables In Candle?
2syllables
Candle has 2 syllables, can-dle. It is a disyllabic word.
candle
/ˈkæn.dəl/ UK /ˈkæn.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, can.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæn.dəl/
Division By Letters
can-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Candle
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 | k | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Candle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in candle?
Candle has 2 syllables, can-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæn.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in candle?
The first syllable, can, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of candle?
Candle has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide candle into syllables?
By sound, kæn.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, can-dle.