How Many Syllables In Bullion?
2syllables
Bullion has 2 syllables, bull-ion. It is a disyllabic word.
bullion
/ˈbʊl.jən/ UK /ˈbʊl.jən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bull.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bʊl.jən/
Division By Letters
bull-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bullion
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 | ʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Bullion Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bullion?
Bullion has 2 syllables, bull-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbʊl.jən/.
Which syllable is stressed in bullion?
The first syllable, bull, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bullion?
Bullion has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bullion into syllables?
By sound, bʊl.jən. By letters, as a spelling guide, bull-ion.