How Many Syllables In Beguile?
2syllables
Beguile has 2 syllables, be-guile. It is a disyllabic word.
beguile
/bɪˈɡaɪl/ UK /bɪˈɡaɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, guile.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.ɡaɪl/
Division By Letters
be-guile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Beguile
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Beguile Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in beguile?
Beguile has 2 syllables, be-guile. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈɡaɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in beguile?
The second syllable, guile, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of beguile?
Beguile has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide beguile into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.ɡaɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-guile.