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