How Many Syllables In Bankrupt?
2syllables
Bankrupt has 2 syllables, bank-rupt. It is a disyllabic word.
bankrupt
/ˈbæŋk.rʌpt/ UK /ˈbæŋk.rʌpt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bank.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/bæŋk.rʌpt/
Division By Letters
bank-rupt
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bankrupt
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 | ʌ | pt | CVCC | closed |
Why Bankrupt 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 bankrupt?
Bankrupt has 2 syllables, bank-rupt. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæŋk.rʌpt/.
Which syllable is stressed in bankrupt?
The first syllable, bank, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bankrupt?
Bankrupt has the structure CVCC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bankrupt into syllables?
By sound, bæŋk.rʌpt. By letters, as a spelling guide, bank-rupt.