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