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