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