How Many Syllables In Fertile?
2syllables
Fertile has 2 syllables, fer-tile. It is a disyllabic word.
fertile
/ˈfɜː.taɪl/ UK /ˈfɝː.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fer.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɜː.taɪl/
Division By Letters
fer-tile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fertile
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 | f | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Fertile Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fertile?
Fertile has 2 syllables, fer-tile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɜː.taɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fertile?
The first syllable, fer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fertile?
Fertile has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fertile into syllables?
By sound, fɜː.taɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fer-tile.