How Many Syllables In Trickle?
2syllables
Trickle has 2 syllables, trick-le. It is a disyllabic word.
trickle
/ˈtrɪk.əl/ UK /ˈtrɪk.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trick.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/trɪk.əl/
Division By Letters
trick-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trickle
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 | tr | ɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Trickle 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 trickle?
Trickle has 2 syllables, trick-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrɪk.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in trickle?
The first syllable, trick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trickle?
Trickle has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trickle into syllables?
By sound, trɪk.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, trick-le.