How Many Syllables In Crumble?
2syllables
Crumble has 2 syllables, crum-ble. It is a disyllabic word.
crumble
/ˈkrʌm.bəl/ UK /ˈkrʌm.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, crum.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/krʌm.bəl/
Division By Letters
crum-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Crumble
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 | kr | ʌ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Crumble Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in crumble?
Crumble has 2 syllables, crum-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrʌm.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in crumble?
The first syllable, crum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of crumble?
Crumble has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide crumble into syllables?
By sound, krʌm.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, crum-ble.