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