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