How Many Syllables In Auricle?
3syllables
Auricle has 3 syllables, au-ri-cle. It is a trisyllabic word.
auricle
/ˈɔː.rɪ.kəl/ UK /ˈɔːr.ɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, au.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.rɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
au-ri-cle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Auricle
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 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Auricle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in auricle?
Auricle has 3 syllables, au-ri-cle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.rɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in auricle?
The first syllable, au, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of auricle?
Auricle has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide auricle into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.rɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, au-ri-cle.