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