How Many Syllables In Broadband?
2syllables
Broadband has 2 syllables, broad-band. It is a disyllabic word.
broadband
/ˈbrɔːd.bænd/ UK /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, broad.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/brɔːd.bænd/
Division By Letters
broad-band
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Broadband
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 | ɔː | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | b | æ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Broadband Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in broadband?
Broadband has 2 syllables, broad-band. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/.
Which syllable is stressed in broadband?
The first syllable, broad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of broadband?
Broadband has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide broadband into syllables?
By sound, brɔːd.bænd. By letters, as a spelling guide, broad-band.