How Many Syllables In Ballast?
2syllables
Ballast has 2 syllables, ball-ast. It is a disyllabic word.
ballast
/ˈbæl.əst/ UK /ˈbæl.əst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ball.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/bæl.əst/
Division By Letters
ball-ast
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ballast
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 | st | VCC | closed |
Why Ballast 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 ballast?
Ballast has 2 syllables, ball-ast. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæl.əst/.
Which syllable is stressed in ballast?
The first syllable, ball, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ballast?
Ballast has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ballast into syllables?
By sound, bæl.əst. By letters, as a spelling guide, ball-ast.