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