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