How Many Syllables In Girl?
1syllable
Girl has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
girl
/ɡɜːl/ UK /ɡɝːl/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/ɡɜːl/
Division By Letters
girl
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Girl
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡ | ɜː | l | CVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in girl?
Girl has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ɡɜːl/.
What is the syllable structure of girl?
Girl has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.