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