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