How Many Syllables In Evil?
2syllables
Evil has 2 syllables, e-vil. It is a disyllabic word.
evil
/ˈiː.vəl/ UK /ˈiː.vəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/iː.vəl/
Division By Letters
e-vil
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Evil
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Evil Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in evil?
Evil has 2 syllables, e-vil. In British English it is transcribed /ˈiː.vəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in evil?
The first syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of evil?
Evil has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide evil into syllables?
By sound, iː.vəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-vil.