How Many Syllables In Boredom?
2syllables
Boredom has 2 syllables, bore-dom. It is a disyllabic word.
boredom
/ˈbɔː.dəm/ UK /ˈbɔːr.dəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bore.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɔː.dəm/
Division By Letters
bore-dom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Boredom
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Boredom Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in boredom?
Boredom has 2 syllables, bore-dom. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɔː.dəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in boredom?
The first syllable, bore, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of boredom?
Boredom has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide boredom into syllables?
By sound, bɔː.dəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, bore-dom.