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