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