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