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