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