How Many Syllables In Dangle?
2syllables
Dangle has 2 syllables, dang-le. It is a disyllabic word.
dangle
/ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ UK /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dang.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dæŋ.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
dang-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dangle
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 | d | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Dangle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dangle?
Dangle has 2 syllables, dang-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in dangle?
The first syllable, dang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dangle?
Dangle has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dangle into syllables?
By sound, dæŋ.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, dang-le.