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