How Many Syllables In Sprinkle?
2syllables
Sprinkle has 2 syllables, sprin-kle. It is a disyllabic word.
sprinkle
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/ UK /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sprin.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sprɪŋ.kəl/
Division By Letters
sprin-kle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sprinkle
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 | spr | ɪ | ŋ | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Sprinkle 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 sprinkle?
Sprinkle has 2 syllables, sprin-kle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in sprinkle?
The first syllable, sprin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sprinkle?
Sprinkle has the structure CCCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sprinkle into syllables?
By sound, sprɪŋ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, sprin-kle.