How Many Syllables In Chronicle?
3syllables
Chronicle has 3 syllables, chron-i-cle. It is a trisyllabic word.
chronicle
/ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/ UK /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chron.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/krɒn.ɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
chron-i-cle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chronicle
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 | kr | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Chronicle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chronicle?
Chronicle has 3 syllables, chron-i-cle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in chronicle?
The first syllable, chron, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chronicle?
Chronicle has the structure CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chronicle into syllables?
By sound, krɒn.ɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, chron-i-cle.