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