How Many Syllables In Pinnacle?
3syllables
Pinnacle has 3 syllables, pinn-a-cle. It is a trisyllabic word.
pinnacle
/ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/ UK /ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pinn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɪn.ə.kəl/
Division By Letters
pinn-a-cle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pinnacle
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 | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Pinnacle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pinnacle?
Pinnacle has 3 syllables, pinn-a-cle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɪn.ə.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in pinnacle?
The first syllable, pinn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pinnacle?
Pinnacle has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pinnacle into syllables?
By sound, pɪn.ə.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pinn-a-cle.