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