How Many Syllables In Swindle?
2syllables
Swindle has 2 syllables, swin-dle. It is a disyllabic word.
swindle
/ˈswɪn.dəl/ UK /ˈswɪn.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, swin.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/swɪn.dəl/
Division By Letters
swin-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Swindle
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 | sw | ɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Swindle 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 swindle?
Swindle has 2 syllables, swin-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈswɪn.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in swindle?
The first syllable, swin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of swindle?
Swindle has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide swindle into syllables?
By sound, swɪn.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, swin-dle.