How Many Syllables In Yodel?
2syllables
Yodel has 2 syllables, yo-del. It is a disyllabic word.
yodel
/ˈjəʊ.dəl/ UK /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, yo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/jəʊ.dəl/
Division By Letters
yo-del
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Yodel
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 | j | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Yodel 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 yodel?
Yodel has 2 syllables, yo-del. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjəʊ.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in yodel?
The first syllable, yo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of yodel?
Yodel has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide yodel into syllables?
By sound, jəʊ.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, yo-del.