How Many Syllables In Dismantle?
3syllables
Dismantle has 3 syllables, dis-man-tle. It is a trisyllabic word.
dismantle
/dɪsˈmæn.təl/ UK /dɪsˈmæn.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.mæn.təl/
Division By Letters
dis-man-tle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dismantle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Dismantle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dismantle?
Dismantle has 3 syllables, dis-man-tle. In British English it is transcribed /dɪsˈmæn.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in dismantle?
The second syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dismantle?
Dismantle has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dismantle into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.mæn.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-man-tle.