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