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