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