How Many Syllables In Rachel?
2syllables
Rachel has 2 syllables, ra-chel. It is a disyllabic word.
rachel
/ˈreɪ.tʃəl/ UK /ˈreɪ.tʃəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/reɪ.tʃəl/
Division By Letters
ra-chel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rachel
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 | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Rachel Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Rachel?
Rachel has 2 syllables, ra-chel. In British English it is transcribed /ˈreɪ.tʃəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in Rachel?
The first syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Rachel?
Rachel has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Rachel into syllables?
By sound, reɪ.tʃəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ra-chel.