How Many Syllables In Blubber?
2syllables
Blubber has 2 syllables, blubb-er. It is a disyllabic word.
blubber
/ˈblʌb.ə/ UK /ˈblʌb.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, blubb.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/blʌb.ə/
Division By Letters
blubb-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blubber
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 | bl | ʌ | b | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Blubber Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blubber?
Blubber has 2 syllables, blubb-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblʌb.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in blubber?
The first syllable, blubb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blubber?
Blubber has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blubber into syllables?
By sound, blʌb.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, blubb-er.