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