How Many Syllables In Boycott?
2syllables
Boycott has 2 syllables, boy-cott. It is a disyllabic word.
boycott
/ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/ UK /ˈbɔɪ.kɑːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, boy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɔɪ.kɒt/
Division By Letters
boy-cott
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Boycott
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 | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Boycott Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in boycott?
Boycott has 2 syllables, boy-cott. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/.
Which syllable is stressed in boycott?
The first syllable, boy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of boycott?
Boycott has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide boycott into syllables?
By sound, bɔɪ.kɒt. By letters, as a spelling guide, boy-cott.