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