How Many Syllables In Encircle?
3syllables
Encircle has 3 syllables, en-cir-cle. It is a trisyllabic word.
encircle
/ɪnˈsɜː.kəl/ UK /ɪnˈsɝː.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cir.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.sɜː.kəl/
Division By Letters
en-cir-cle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Encircle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Encircle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in encircle?
Encircle has 3 syllables, en-cir-cle. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈsɜː.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in encircle?
The second syllable, cir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of encircle?
Encircle has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide encircle into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.sɜː.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-cir-cle.