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