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