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