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