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