How Many Syllables In Marble?
2syllables
Marble has 2 syllables, mar-ble. It is a disyllabic word.
marble
/ˈmɑː.bəl/ UK /ˈmɑːr.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɑː.bəl/
Division By Letters
mar-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Marble
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 | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Marble Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in marble?
Marble has 2 syllables, mar-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in marble?
The first syllable, mar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of marble?
Marble has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide marble into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mar-ble.