How Many Syllables In Crumple?
2syllables
Crumple has 2 syllables, crum-ple. It is a disyllabic word.
crumple
/ˈkrʌm.pəl/ UK /ˈkrʌm.pəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, crum.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/krʌm.pəl/
Division By Letters
crum-ple
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Crumple
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 | p | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Crumple 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 crumple?
Crumple has 2 syllables, crum-ple. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrʌm.pəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in crumple?
The first syllable, crum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of crumple?
Crumple has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide crumple into syllables?
By sound, krʌm.pəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, crum-ple.