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