How Many Syllables In Casserole?
3syllables
Casserole has 3 syllables, cass-er-ole. It is a trisyllabic word.
casserole
/ˈkæs.ər.əʊl/ UK /ˈkæs.ə.roʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cass.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/kæs.ər.əʊl/
Division By Letters
cass-er-ole
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Casserole
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | əʊ | l | VC | closed |
Why Casserole Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in casserole?
Casserole has 3 syllables, cass-er-ole. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæs.ər.əʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in casserole?
The first syllable, cass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of casserole?
Casserole has the structure CVC/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide casserole into syllables?
By sound, kæs.ər.əʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, cass-er-ole.