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