How Many Syllables In Facebook?
2syllables
Facebook has 2 syllables, face-book. It is a disyllabic word.
facebook
/ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ UK /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, face.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/feɪs.bʊk/
Division By Letters
face-book
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Facebook
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 | f | eɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ʊ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Facebook 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 Facebook?
Facebook has 2 syllables, face-book. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/.
Which syllable is stressed in Facebook?
The first syllable, face, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Facebook?
Facebook has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Facebook into syllables?
By sound, feɪs.bʊk. By letters, as a spelling guide, face-book.