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