How Many Syllables In Ladle?
2syllables
Ladle has 2 syllables, la-dle. It is a disyllabic word.
ladle
/ˈleɪ.dəl/ UK /ˈleɪ.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/leɪ.dəl/
Division By Letters
la-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ladle
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 | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Ladle 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 ladle?
Ladle has 2 syllables, la-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈleɪ.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in ladle?
The first syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ladle?
Ladle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ladle into syllables?
By sound, leɪ.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, la-dle.