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