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