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