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