How Many Syllables In Callback?
2syllables
Callback has 2 syllables, call-back. It is a disyllabic word.
callback
/ˈkɔːl.bæk/ UK /ˈkɔːl.bæk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, call.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɔːl.bæk/
Division By Letters
call-back
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Callback
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 | ɔː | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | æ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Callback 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 callback?
Callback has 2 syllables, call-back. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɔːl.bæk/.
Which syllable is stressed in callback?
The first syllable, call, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of callback?
Callback has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide callback into syllables?
By sound, kɔːl.bæk. By letters, as a spelling guide, call-back.