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