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