How Many Syllables In Chlorophyll?
3syllables
Chlorophyll has 3 syllables, chlor-o-phyll. It is a trisyllabic word.
chlorophyll
/ˈklɒr.ə.fɪl/ UK /ˈklɔːr.ə.fɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chlor.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/klɒr.ə.fɪl/
Division By Letters
chlor-o-phyll
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chlorophyll
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 | kl | ɒ | r | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | f | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Chlorophyll Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll has 3 syllables, chlor-o-phyll. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklɒr.ə.fɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in chlorophyll?
The first syllable, chlor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll has the structure CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chlorophyll into syllables?
By sound, klɒr.ə.fɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, chlor-o-phyll.