Is “Wrestle” Two or Three Syllables?

  • Wrestle is two syllables.
  • Why is wrestle 2 syllables?
    • A syllable is the sound of a vowel that is created when pronouncing an A, E, I, O, U, or Y.
      • read the full definition of a syllable: here
    • Wrestle divided into syllables: wres-tle
    • Wrestle pronounced: res-ul
    • The two vowel sounds are:
      • E sound that comes from "res"
      • U sound that comes from "ul"

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