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