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