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