How Many Syllables In Juggler?
3syllables
Juggler has 3 syllables, dʒʌɡ-ə-lə. It is a trisyllabic word.
dʒʌɡələ
/ˈdʒʌɡ.ə.lə/ UK /ˈdʒʌɡ.ə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dʒʌɡ.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒʌɡ.ə.lə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Juggler
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 | dʒ | ʌ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Juggler Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in juggler?
Juggler has 3 syllables, dʒʌɡ-ə-lə. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒʌɡ.ə.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in juggler?
The first syllable, dʒʌɡ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of juggler?
Juggler has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide juggler into syllables?
By sound, dʒʌɡ.ə.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.