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