How Many Syllables In Dustbin?
2syllables
Dustbin has 2 syllables, dust-bin. It is a disyllabic word.
dustbin
/ˈdʌst.bɪn/ UK /ˈdʌst.bɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dust.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʌst.bɪn/
Division By Letters
dust-bin
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dustbin
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 | d | ʌ | st | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | b | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Dustbin Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /st/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dustbin?
Dustbin has 2 syllables, dust-bin. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʌst.bɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in dustbin?
The first syllable, dust, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dustbin?
Dustbin has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dustbin into syllables?
By sound, dʌst.bɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, dust-bin.