How Many Syllables In Idol?
2syllables
Idol has 2 syllables, i-dol. It is a disyllabic word.
idol
/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-dol
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Idol
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 Idol 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 idol?
Idol has 2 syllables, i-dol. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaɪ.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in idol?
The first syllable, i, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of idol?
Idol has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide idol into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-dol.