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