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