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