How Many Syllables In Puerile?
2syllables
Puerile has 2 syllables, pue-rile. It is a disyllabic word.
puerile
/ˈpjʊə.raɪl/ UK /ˈpjʊr.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pue.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pjʊə.raɪl/
Division By Letters
pue-rile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Puerile
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 | pj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Puerile 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 puerile?
Puerile has 2 syllables, pue-rile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpjʊə.raɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in puerile?
The first syllable, pue, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of puerile?
Puerile has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide puerile into syllables?
By sound, pjʊə.raɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pue-rile.