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