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