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