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