How Many Syllables In Dawdle?
2syllables
Dawdle has 2 syllables, daw-dle. It is a disyllabic word.
dawdle
/ˈdɔː.dəl/ UK /ˈdɔː.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, daw.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɔː.dəl/
Division By Letters
daw-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dawdle
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Dawdle 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 dawdle?
Dawdle has 2 syllables, daw-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɔː.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in dawdle?
The first syllable, daw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dawdle?
Dawdle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dawdle into syllables?
By sound, dɔː.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, daw-dle.