How Many Syllables In Cello?
2syllables
Cello has 2 syllables, cell-o. It is a disyllabic word.
cello
/ˈtʃel.əʊ/ UK /ˈtʃel.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cell.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/tʃel.əʊ/
Division By Letters
cell-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cello
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 | tʃ | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Cello Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cello?
Cello has 2 syllables, cell-o. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃel.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in cello?
The first syllable, cell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cello?
Cello has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cello into syllables?
By sound, tʃel.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, cell-o.