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