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