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