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