How Many Syllables In Hurtle?
2syllables
Hurtle has 2 syllables, hur-tle. It is a disyllabic word.
hurtle
/ˈhɜː.təl/ UK /ˈhɝː.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɜː.təl/
Division By Letters
hur-tle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hurtle
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 | h | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Hurtle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hurtle?
Hurtle has 2 syllables, hur-tle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɜː.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in hurtle?
The first syllable, hur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hurtle?
Hurtle has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hurtle into syllables?
By sound, hɜː.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, hur-tle.