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