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