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