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