How Many Syllables In Tadpole?
2syllables
Tadpole has 2 syllables, tad-pole. It is a disyllabic word.
tadpole
/ˈtæd.pəʊl/ UK /ˈtæd.poʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tad.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tæd.pəʊl/
Division By Letters
tad-pole
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tadpole
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 | t | æ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Tadpole Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tadpole?
Tadpole has 2 syllables, tad-pole. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtæd.pəʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in tadpole?
The first syllable, tad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tadpole?
Tadpole has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tadpole into syllables?
By sound, tæd.pəʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tad-pole.