How Many Syllables In Bodice?
2syllables
Bodice has 2 syllables, bod-ice. It is a disyllabic word.
bodice
/ˈbɒd.ɪs/ UK /ˈbɑː.dəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bod.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/bɒd.ɪs/
Division By Letters
bod-ice
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bodice
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 | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
Why Bodice Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bodice?
Bodice has 2 syllables, bod-ice. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɒd.ɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in bodice?
The first syllable, bod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bodice?
Bodice has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bodice into syllables?
By sound, bɒd.ɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, bod-ice.