How Many Syllables In Bombard?
2syllables
Bombard has 2 syllables, bom-bard. It is a disyllabic word.
bombard
/bɒmˈbɑːd/ UK /bɑːmˈbɑːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bard.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɒm.bɑːd/
Division By Letters
bom-bard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bombard
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Bombard Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bombard?
Bombard has 2 syllables, bom-bard. In British English it is transcribed /bɒmˈbɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in bombard?
The second syllable, bard, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bombard?
Bombard has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bombard into syllables?
By sound, bɒm.bɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, bom-bard.