How Many Syllables In Staple?
2syllables
Staple has 2 syllables, sta-ple. It is a disyllabic word.
staple
/ˈsteɪ.pəl/ UK /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sta.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/steɪ.pəl/
Division By Letters
sta-ple
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Staple
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 | st | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | p | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Staple Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in staple?
Staple has 2 syllables, sta-ple. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsteɪ.pəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in staple?
The first syllable, sta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of staple?
Staple has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide staple into syllables?
By sound, steɪ.pəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, sta-ple.