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