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