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