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