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