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