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