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