How Many Syllables In Burgle?
2syllables
Burgle has 2 syllables, bur-gle. It is a disyllabic word.
burgle
/ˈbɜː.ɡəl/ UK /ˈbɝː.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɜː.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
bur-gle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Burgle
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Burgle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in burgle?
Burgle has 2 syllables, bur-gle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɜː.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in burgle?
The first syllable, bur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of burgle?
Burgle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide burgle into syllables?
By sound, bɜː.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, bur-gle.