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