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