How Many Syllables In Bombastic?
3syllables
Bombastic has 3 syllables, bom-bas-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
bombastic
/bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/ UK /bɑːmˈbæs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bas.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɒm.bæs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
bom-bas-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bombastic
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 | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Bombastic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bombastic?
Bombastic has 3 syllables, bom-bas-tic. In British English it is transcribed /bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in bombastic?
The second syllable, bas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bombastic?
Bombastic has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bombastic into syllables?
By sound, bɒm.bæs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, bom-bas-tic.