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