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