How Many Syllables In Trundle?
2syllables
Trundle has 2 syllables, trun-dle. It is a disyllabic word.
trundle
/ˈtrʌn.dəl/ UK /ˈtrʌn.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trun.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/trʌn.dəl/
Division By Letters
trun-dle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trundle
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 | tr | ʌ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Trundle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trundle?
Trundle has 2 syllables, trun-dle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrʌn.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in trundle?
The first syllable, trun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trundle?
Trundle has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trundle into syllables?
By sound, trʌn.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, trun-dle.