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