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