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