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How Many Syllables In File?

1syllable

File has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

file

/faɪl/ UK   /faɪl/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CVC

More CVC words

Division By Sound

/faɪl/

Division By Letters

file

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of File

SORPCCfVaɪCl

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1faɪlCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in file?
File has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /faɪl/.
What is the syllable structure of file?
File has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CVC

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