How Many Syllables In Castle?
2syllables
Castle has 2 syllables, cas-tle. It is a disyllabic word.
castle
/ˈkɑː.səl/ UK /ˈkæs.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cas.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɑː.səl/
Division By Letters
cas-tle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Castle
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Castle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in castle?
Castle has 2 syllables, cas-tle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɑː.səl/.
Which syllable is stressed in castle?
The first syllable, cas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of castle?
Castle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide castle into syllables?
By sound, kɑː.səl. By letters, as a spelling guide, cas-tle.