How Many Syllables In Nuzzle?
2syllables
Nuzzle has 2 syllables, nuzz-le. It is a disyllabic word.
nuzzle
/ˈnʌz.əl/ UK /ˈnʌz.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nuzz.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/nʌz.əl/
Division By Letters
nuzz-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nuzzle
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 | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Nuzzle 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 nuzzle?
Nuzzle has 2 syllables, nuzz-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnʌz.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in nuzzle?
The first syllable, nuzz, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nuzzle?
Nuzzle has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nuzzle into syllables?
By sound, nʌz.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, nuzz-le.