How Many Syllables In Thimble?
2syllables
Thimble has 2 syllables, thim-ble. It is a disyllabic word.
thimble
/ˈθɪm.bəl/ UK /ˈθɪm.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, thim.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/θɪm.bəl/
Division By Letters
thim-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thimble
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 | θ | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Thimble Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thimble?
Thimble has 2 syllables, thim-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˈθɪm.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in thimble?
The first syllable, thim, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of thimble?
Thimble has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide thimble into syllables?
By sound, θɪm.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, thim-ble.