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