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