Is “Apple” One or Two Syllables?

  • Apple is two syllables.
  • Why is apple 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
    • Apple divided into syllables: ap-ple
    • Apple pronounced: ap-uhl
    • The two vowel sounds are:
      • A sound that comes from "ap"
      • U sound that comes from "uhl"

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