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