How Many Syllables In Brittle?
2syllables
Brittle has 2 syllables, britt-le. It is a disyllabic word.
brittle
/ˈbrɪt.əl/ UK /ˈbrɪt.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, britt.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/brɪt.əl/
Division By Letters
britt-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brittle
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 | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Brittle 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 brittle?
Brittle has 2 syllables, britt-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɪt.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in brittle?
The first syllable, britt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of brittle?
Brittle has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide brittle into syllables?
By sound, brɪt.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, britt-le.