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