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How Many Syllables In Rule?

1syllable

Rule has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

rule

/ruːl/ UK   /ruːl/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CVC

More CVC words

Division By Sound

/ruːl/

Division By Letters

rule

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Rule

SORPCCrVuːCl

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1ruːlCVCclosed
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Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in rule?
Rule has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /ruːl/.
What is the syllable structure of rule?
Rule has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, CVC

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