How Many Syllables In Bookmark?
2syllables
Bookmark has 2 syllables, book-mark. It is a disyllabic word.
bookmark
/ˈbʊk.mɑːk/ UK /ˈbʊk.mɑːrk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, book.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bʊk.mɑːk/
Division By Letters
book-mark
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bookmark
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 | ʊ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ɑː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Bookmark Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bookmark?
Bookmark has 2 syllables, book-mark. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbʊk.mɑːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in bookmark?
The first syllable, book, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bookmark?
Bookmark has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bookmark into syllables?
By sound, bʊk.mɑːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, book-mark.