How Many Syllables In Funnel?
2syllables
Funnel has 2 syllables, funn-el. It is a disyllabic word.
funnel
/ˈfʌn.əl/ UK /ˈfʌn.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, funn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fʌn.əl/
Division By Letters
funn-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Funnel
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 | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Funnel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in funnel?
Funnel has 2 syllables, funn-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfʌn.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in funnel?
The first syllable, funn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of funnel?
Funnel has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide funnel into syllables?
By sound, fʌn.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, funn-el.