How Many Syllables In Fumble?
2syllables
Fumble has 2 syllables, fum-ble. It is a disyllabic word.
fumble
/ˈfʌm.bəl/ UK /ˈfʌm.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fum.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fʌm.bəl/
Division By Letters
fum-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fumble
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 | f | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Fumble 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 fumble?
Fumble has 2 syllables, fum-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfʌm.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fumble?
The first syllable, fum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fumble?
Fumble has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fumble into syllables?
By sound, fʌm.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fum-ble.