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