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