How Many Syllables In Symbol?
2syllables
Symbol has 2 syllables, sym-bol. It is a disyllabic word.
symbol
/ˈsɪm.bəl/ UK /ˈsɪm.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sym.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɪm.bəl/
Division By Letters
sym-bol
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Symbol
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 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Symbol 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 symbol?
Symbol has 2 syllables, sym-bol. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪm.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in symbol?
The first syllable, sym, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of symbol?
Symbol has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide symbol into syllables?
By sound, sɪm.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, sym-bol.