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