How Many Syllables In Bombardment?
3syllables
Bombardment has 3 syllables, bom-bard-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
bombardment
/bɒmˈbɑːd.mənt/ UK /bɑːmˈbɑːrd.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bard.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/bɒm.bɑːd.mənt/
Division By Letters
bom-bard-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bombardment
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 |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Bombardment Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bombardment?
Bombardment has 3 syllables, bom-bard-ment. In British English it is transcribed /bɒmˈbɑːd.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in bombardment?
The second syllable, bard, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bombardment?
Bombardment has the structure CVC/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bombardment into syllables?
By sound, bɒm.bɑːd.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, bom-bard-ment.
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