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