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