How Many Syllables In Mottle?
2syllables
Mottle has 2 syllables, mott-le. It is a disyllabic word.
mottle
/ˈmɒt.əl/ UK /ˈmɑː.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mott.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mɒt.əl/
Division By Letters
mott-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mottle
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 | m | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Mottle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mottle?
Mottle has 2 syllables, mott-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒt.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mottle?
The first syllable, mott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mottle?
Mottle has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mottle into syllables?
By sound, mɒt.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mott-le.