How Many Syllables In Control?
2syllables
Control has 2 syllables, con-trol. It is a disyllabic word.
control
/kənˈtrəʊl/ UK /kənˈtroʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kən.trəʊl/
Division By Letters
con-trol
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Control
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | tr | əʊ | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Control Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in control?
Control has 2 syllables, con-trol. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈtrəʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in control?
The second syllable, trol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of control?
Control has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide control into syllables?
By sound, kən.trəʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-trol.