How Many Syllables In Whittle?
2syllables
Whittle has 2 syllables, whitt-le. It is a disyllabic word.
whittle
/ˈwɪt.əl/ UK /ˈwɪt.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, whitt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/wɪt.əl/
Division By Letters
whitt-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Whittle
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 | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Whittle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in whittle?
Whittle has 2 syllables, whitt-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪt.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in whittle?
The first syllable, whitt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of whittle?
Whittle has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide whittle into syllables?
By sound, wɪt.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, whitt-le.