How Many Syllables In Embezzle?
3syllables
Embezzle has 3 syllables, em-bezz-le. It is a trisyllabic word.
embezzle
/ɪmˈbez.əl/ UK /ɪmˈbez.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bezz.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.bez.əl/
Division By Letters
em-bezz-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Embezzle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | e | z | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Embezzle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in embezzle?
Embezzle has 3 syllables, em-bezz-le. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈbez.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in embezzle?
The second syllable, bezz, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of embezzle?
Embezzle has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide embezzle into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.bez.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, em-bezz-le.