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How Many Syllables In Guile?

1syllable

Guile has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

guile

/ɡaɪl/ UK   /ɡaɪl/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CVC

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Division By Sound

/ɡaɪl/

Division By Letters

guile

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Guile

SORPCCɡVaɪCl

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1ɡaɪlCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in guile?
Guile has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ɡaɪl/.
What is the syllable structure of guile?
Guile has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

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