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