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