How Many Syllables In Bridegroom?
2syllables
Bridegroom has 2 syllables, bride-groom. It is a disyllabic word.
bridegroom
/ˈbraɪd.ɡruːm/ UK /ˈbraɪd.ɡruːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bride.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/braɪd.ɡruːm/
Division By Letters
bride-groom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bridegroom
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 | br | aɪ | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡr | uː | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Bridegroom Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bridegroom?
Bridegroom has 2 syllables, bride-groom. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbraɪd.ɡruːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in bridegroom?
The first syllable, bride, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bridegroom?
Bridegroom has the structure CCVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bridegroom into syllables?
By sound, braɪd.ɡruːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, bride-groom.