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