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