How Many Syllables In Cradle?
2syllables
Cradle has 2 syllables, cra-dle. It is a disyllabic word.
cradle
/ˈkreɪ.dəl/ UK /ˈkreɪ.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kreɪ.dəl/
Division By Letters
cra-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cradle
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 | kr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Cradle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cradle?
Cradle has 2 syllables, cra-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkreɪ.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in cradle?
The first syllable, cra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cradle?
Cradle has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cradle into syllables?
By sound, kreɪ.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, cra-dle.