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