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