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