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