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