How Many Syllables In Circle?
2syllables
Circle has 2 syllables, cir-cle. It is a disyllabic word.
circle
/ˈsɜː.kəl/ UK /ˈsɝː.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cir.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɜː.kəl/
Division By Letters
cir-cle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Circle
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 | s | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Circle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in circle?
Circle has 2 syllables, cir-cle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɜː.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in circle?
The first syllable, cir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of circle?
Circle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide circle into syllables?
By sound, sɜː.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, cir-cle.