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