How Many Syllables In Whale?
1syllable
Whale has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
whale
/weɪl/ UK /weɪl/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/weɪl/
Division By Letters
whale
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Whale
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in whale?
Whale has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /weɪl/.
What is the syllable structure of whale?
Whale has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.