How Many Syllables In Business?
2syllables
Business has 2 syllables, busi-ness. It is a disyllabic word.
business
/ˈbɪz.nəs/ UK /ˈbɪz.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, busi.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪz.nəs/
Division By Letters
busi-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Business
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 | ɪ | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Business Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈbɪz.nəs/ | /ˈbɪz.nəs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in business?
Business has 2 syllables, busi-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɪz.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in business?
The first syllable, busi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of business?
Business has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide business into syllables?
By sound, bɪz.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, busi-ness.