How Many Syllables In Enrol?
2syllables
Enrol has 2 syllables, en-rol. It is a disyllabic word.
enrol
/ɪnˈrəʊl/ UK /ɪnˈroʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rol.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.rəʊl/
Division By Letters
en-rol
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enrol
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 | r | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Enrol Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in enrol?
Enrol has 2 syllables, en-rol. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈrəʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in enrol?
The second syllable, rol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enrol?
Enrol has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enrol into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.rəʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-rol.