How Many Syllables In Abroad?
2syllables
Abroad has 2 syllables, a-broad. It is a disyllabic word.
abroad
/əˈbrɔːd/ UK /əˈbrɔːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, broad.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ə.brɔːd/
Division By Letters
a-broad
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abroad
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | br | ɔː | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Abroad Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abroad?
Abroad has 2 syllables, a-broad. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbrɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in abroad?
The second syllable, broad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abroad?
Abroad has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abroad into syllables?
By sound, ə.brɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-broad.