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