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