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