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