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