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