How Many Syllables In Smuggler?
2syllables
Smuggler has 2 syllables, smugg-ler. It is a disyllabic word.
smuggler
/ˈsmʌɡ.lə/ UK /ˈsmʌɡ.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, smugg.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/smʌɡ.lə/
Division By Letters
smugg-ler
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Smuggler
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 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Smuggler 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 smuggler?
Smuggler has 2 syllables, smugg-ler. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsmʌɡ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in smuggler?
The first syllable, smugg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of smuggler?
Smuggler has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide smuggler into syllables?
By sound, smʌɡ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, smugg-ler.