How Many Syllables In Custard?
2syllables
Custard has 2 syllables, cus-tard. It is a disyllabic word.
custard
/ˈkʌs.təd/ UK /ˈkʌs.tɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kʌs.təd/
Division By Letters
cus-tard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Custard
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 | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | d | CVC | closed |
Why Custard Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in custard?
Custard has 2 syllables, cus-tard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌs.təd/.
Which syllable is stressed in custard?
The first syllable, cus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of custard?
Custard has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide custard into syllables?
By sound, kʌs.təd. By letters, as a spelling guide, cus-tard.