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