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