How Many Syllables In Bomber?
2syllables
Bomber has 2 syllables, bomb-er. It is a disyllabic word.
bomber
/ˈbɒm.ə/ UK /ˈbɑː.mɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bomb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/bɒm.ə/
Division By Letters
bomb-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bomber
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 | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Bomber Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bomber?
Bomber has 2 syllables, bomb-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɒm.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in bomber?
The first syllable, bomb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bomber?
Bomber has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bomber into syllables?
By sound, bɒm.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, bomb-er.