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