How Many Syllables In Rustle?
2syllables
Rustle has 2 syllables, rust-le. It is a disyllabic word.
rustle
/ˈrʌs.əl/ UK /ˈrʌs.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rust.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rʌs.əl/
Division By Letters
rust-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rustle
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Rustle 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 rustle?
Rustle has 2 syllables, rust-le. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrʌs.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in rustle?
The first syllable, rust, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rustle?
Rustle has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rustle into syllables?
By sound, rʌs.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, rust-le.