How Many Syllables In Wheedle?
2syllables
Wheedle has 2 syllables, whee-dle. It is a disyllabic word.
wheedle
/ˈwiː.dəl/ UK /ˈwiː.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, whee.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/wiː.dəl/
Division By Letters
whee-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wheedle
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 | w | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Wheedle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wheedle?
Wheedle has 2 syllables, whee-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwiː.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in wheedle?
The first syllable, whee, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wheedle?
Wheedle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wheedle into syllables?
By sound, wiː.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, whee-dle.