How Many Syllables In Bodyguard?
3syllables
Bodyguard has 3 syllables, bod-y-guard. It is a trisyllabic word.
bodyguard
/ˈbɒd.i.ɡɑːd/ UK /ˈbɑː.di.ɡɑːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bod.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɒd.i.ɡɑːd/
Division By Letters
bod-y-guard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bodyguard
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 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Bodyguard Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bodyguard?
Bodyguard has 3 syllables, bod-y-guard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɒd.i.ɡɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in bodyguard?
The first syllable, bod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bodyguard?
Bodyguard has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bodyguard into syllables?
By sound, bɒd.i.ɡɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, bod-y-guard.