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