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