How Many Syllables In Chalet?
2syllables
Chalet has 2 syllables, chal-et. It is a disyllabic word.
chalet
/ˈʃæl.eɪ/ UK /ʃæˈleɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ʃæl.eɪ/
Division By Letters
chal-et
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chalet
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 | ʃ | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
Why Chalet Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chalet?
Chalet has 2 syllables, chal-et. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃæl.eɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in chalet?
The first syllable, chal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chalet?
Chalet has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chalet into syllables?
By sound, ʃæl.eɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, chal-et.