How Many Syllables In Scribble?
2syllables
Scribble has 2 syllables, scribb-le. It is a disyllabic word.
scribble
/ˈskrɪb.əl/ UK /ˈskrɪb.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scribb.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/skrɪb.əl/
Division By Letters
scribb-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scribble
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 | skr | ɪ | b | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Scribble 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 scribble?
Scribble has 2 syllables, scribb-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskrɪb.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in scribble?
The first syllable, scribb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scribble?
Scribble has the structure CCCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scribble into syllables?
By sound, skrɪb.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, scribb-le.