How Many Syllables In Clipboard?
2syllables
Clipboard has 2 syllables, clip-board. It is a disyllabic word.
clipboard
/ˈklɪp.bɔːd/ UK /ˈklɪp.bɔːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clip.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/klɪp.bɔːd/
Division By Letters
clip-board
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clipboard
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 | kl | ɪ | p | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Clipboard Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clipboard?
Clipboard has 2 syllables, clip-board. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklɪp.bɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in clipboard?
The first syllable, clip, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clipboard?
Clipboard has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clipboard into syllables?
By sound, klɪp.bɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, clip-board.