How Many Syllables In Apostle?
3syllables
Apostle has 3 syllables, a-post-le. It is a trisyllabic word.
apostle
/əˈpɒs.əl/ UK /əˈpɑː.səl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, post.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.pɒs.əl/
Division By Letters
a-post-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apostle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɒ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Apostle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apostle?
Apostle has 3 syllables, a-post-le. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpɒs.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in apostle?
The second syllable, post, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apostle?
Apostle has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apostle into syllables?
By sound, ə.pɒs.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-post-le.