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