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