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