How Many Syllables In Bedtime?
2syllables
Bedtime has 2 syllables, bed-time. It is a disyllabic word.
bedtime
/ˈbed.taɪm/ UK /ˈbed.taɪm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bed.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bed.taɪm/
Division By Letters
bed-time
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bedtime
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 | e | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | aɪ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Bedtime Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bedtime?
Bedtime has 2 syllables, bed-time. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbed.taɪm/.
Which syllable is stressed in bedtime?
The first syllable, bed, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bedtime?
Bedtime has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bedtime into syllables?
By sound, bed.taɪm. By letters, as a spelling guide, bed-time.