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