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