How Many Syllables In Particle?
3syllables
Particle has 3 syllables, par-ti-cle. It is a trisyllabic word.
particle
/ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl/ UK /ˈpɑːr.t̬ɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɑː.tɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
par-ti-cle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Particle
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 | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Particle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in particle?
Particle has 3 syllables, par-ti-cle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in particle?
The first syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of particle?
Particle has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide particle into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.tɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-ti-cle.