How Many Syllables In Bough?
1syllable
Bough has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
bough
/baʊ/ UK /baʊ/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/baʊ/
Division By Letters
bough
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bough
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 | aʊ | – | CV | open |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bough?
Bough has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /baʊ/.
What is the syllable structure of bough?
Bough has the structure CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.