How Many Syllables In Parole?
2syllables
Parole has 2 syllables, pa-role. It is a disyllabic word.
parole
/pəˈrəʊl/ UK /pəˈroʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, role.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pə.rəʊl/
Division By Letters
pa-role
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Parole
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Parole Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in parole?
Parole has 2 syllables, pa-role. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈrəʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in parole?
The second syllable, role, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of parole?
Parole has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide parole into syllables?
By sound, pə.rəʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pa-role.