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