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