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