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How Many Syllables In Spell?

1syllable

Spell has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

spell

/spel/ UK   /spel/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CCVC

More CCVC words

Division By Sound

/spel/

Division By Letters

spell

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Spell

SORPCCsCpVeCl

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1spelCCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in spell?
Spell has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /spel/.
What is the syllable structure of spell?
Spell has the structure CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CCVC

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