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