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