How Many Syllables In Pupil?
2syllables
Pupil has 2 syllables, pu-pil. It is a disyllabic word.
pupil
/ˈpjuː.pɪl/ UK /ˈpjuː.pɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pjuː.pɪl/
Division By Letters
pu-pil
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pupil
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 | pj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | p | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Pupil Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pupil?
Pupil has 2 syllables, pu-pil. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpjuː.pɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in pupil?
The first syllable, pu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pupil?
Pupil has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pupil into syllables?
By sound, pjuː.pɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pu-pil.