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