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