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