How Many Syllables In Cashback?
2syllables
Cashback has 2 syllables, cash-back. It is a disyllabic word.
cashback
/ˈkæʃ.bæk/ UK /ˈkæʃ.bæk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cash.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæʃ.bæk/
Division By Letters
cash-back
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cashback
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 | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | æ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Cashback Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cashback?
Cashback has 2 syllables, cash-back. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæʃ.bæk/.
Which syllable is stressed in cashback?
The first syllable, cash, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cashback?
Cashback has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cashback into syllables?
By sound, kæʃ.bæk. By letters, as a spelling guide, cash-back.