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