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