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