How Many Syllables In Pustule?
2syllables
Pustule has 2 syllables, pus-tule. It is a disyllabic word.
pustule
/ˈpʌs.tjuːl/ UK /ˈpʌs.tʃuːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/pʌs.tjuːl/
Division By Letters
pus-tule
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pustule
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 | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tj | uː | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Pustule Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pustule?
Pustule has 2 syllables, pus-tule. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpʌs.tjuːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in pustule?
The first syllable, pus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pustule?
Pustule has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pustule into syllables?
By sound, pʌs.tjuːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pus-tule.