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