How Many Syllables In Trifle?
2syllables
Trifle has 2 syllables, tri-fle. It is a disyllabic word.
trifle
/ˈtraɪ.fəl/ UK /ˈtraɪ.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tri.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/traɪ.fəl/
Division By Letters
tri-fle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trifle
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 | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Trifle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trifle?
Trifle has 2 syllables, tri-fle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtraɪ.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in trifle?
The first syllable, tri, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trifle?
Trifle has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trifle into syllables?
By sound, traɪ.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tri-fle.