How Many Syllables In Cabaret?
3syllables
Cabaret has 3 syllables, cab-a-ret. It is a trisyllabic word.
cabaret
/ˈkæb.ə.reɪ/ UK /ˌkæb.əˈreɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cab.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/kæb.ə.reɪ/
Division By Letters
cab-a-ret
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cabaret
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 | k | æ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Cabaret Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cabaret?
Cabaret has 3 syllables, cab-a-ret. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæb.ə.reɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in cabaret?
The first syllable, cab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cabaret?
Cabaret has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cabaret into syllables?
By sound, kæb.ə.reɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, cab-a-ret.