How Many Syllables In Bankroll?
2syllables
Bankroll has 2 syllables, bank-roll. It is a disyllabic word.
bankroll
/ˈbæŋk.rəʊl/ UK /ˈbæŋk.roʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bank.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bæŋk.rəʊl/
Division By Letters
bank-roll
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bankroll
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 | ŋk | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | r | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Bankroll Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bankroll?
Bankroll has 2 syllables, bank-roll. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæŋk.rəʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in bankroll?
The first syllable, bank, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bankroll?
Bankroll has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bankroll into syllables?
By sound, bæŋk.rəʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, bank-roll.