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