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