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