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