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