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