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