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