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