How Many Syllables In Scruple?
2syllables
Scruple has 2 syllables, scru-ple. It is a disyllabic word.
scruple
/ˈskruː.pəl/ UK /ˈskruː.pəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scru.
Syllable Structure
CCCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/skruː.pəl/
Division By Letters
scru-ple
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scruple
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 | skr | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 2 | p | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Scruple Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in scruple?
Scruple has 2 syllables, scru-ple. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskruː.pəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in scruple?
The first syllable, scru, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scruple?
Scruple has the structure CCCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scruple into syllables?
By sound, skruː.pəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, scru-ple.