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