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