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