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