How Many Syllables In Fragile?
2syllables
Fragile has 2 syllables, frag-ile. It is a disyllabic word.
fragile
/ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/ UK /ˈfrædʒ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, frag.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/frædʒ.aɪl/
Division By Letters
frag-ile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fragile
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 | fr | æ | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | aɪ | l | VC | closed |
Why Fragile Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fragile?
Fragile has 2 syllables, frag-ile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fragile?
The first syllable, frag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fragile?
Fragile has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fragile into syllables?
By sound, frædʒ.aɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, frag-ile.