How Many Syllables In Freewheel?
2syllables
Freewheel has 2 syllables, free-wheel. It is a disyllabic word.
freewheel
/ˈfriː.wiːl/ UK /ˈfriː.wiːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, free.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/friː.wiːl/
Division By Letters
free-wheel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Freewheel
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 | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | w | iː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Freewheel Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in freewheel?
Freewheel has 2 syllables, free-wheel. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfriː.wiːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in freewheel?
The first syllable, free, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of freewheel?
Freewheel has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide freewheel into syllables?
By sound, friː.wiːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, free-wheel.