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