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