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