How Many Syllables In Idle?
2syllables
Idle has 2 syllables, i-dle. It is a disyllabic word.
idle
/ˈaɪ.dəl/ UK /ˈaɪ.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, i.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/aɪ.dəl/
Division By Letters
i-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Idle
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 | – | aɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Idle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in idle?
Idle has 2 syllables, i-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaɪ.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in idle?
The first syllable, i, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of idle?
Idle has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide idle into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-dle.