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