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