How Many Syllables In Ridicule?
3syllables
Ridicule has 3 syllables, rid-i-cule. It is a trisyllabic word.
ridicule
/ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/ UK /ˈrɪd.ə.kjuːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rid.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/rɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/
Division By Letters
rid-i-cule
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ridicule
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 | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | kj | uː | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Ridicule Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ridicule?
Ridicule has 3 syllables, rid-i-cule. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in ridicule?
The first syllable, rid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ridicule?
Ridicule has the structure CVC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ridicule into syllables?
By sound, rɪd.ɪ.kjuːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, rid-i-cule.