How Many Syllables In Bournemouth?
2syllables
Bournemouth has 2 syllables, bour-nemouth. It is a disyllabic word.
bournemouth
/ˈbɔːn.məθ/ UK /ˈbɔːrn.məθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bour.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɔːn.məθ/
Division By Letters
bour-nemouth
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bournemouth
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | θ | CVC | closed |
Why Bournemouth Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth has 2 syllables, bour-nemouth. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɔːn.məθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Bournemouth?
The first syllable, bour, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Bournemouth?
Bournemouth has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Bournemouth into syllables?
By sound, bɔːn.məθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, bour-nemouth.