How Many Syllables In Feedback?
2syllables
Feedback has 2 syllables, feed-back. It is a disyllabic word.
feedback
/ˈfiːd.bæk/ UK /ˈfiːd.bæk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, feed.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fiːd.bæk/
Division By Letters
feed-back
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Feedback
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 | iː | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | æ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Feedback 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 feedback?
Feedback has 2 syllables, feed-back. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfiːd.bæk/.
Which syllable is stressed in feedback?
The first syllable, feed, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of feedback?
Feedback has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide feedback into syllables?
By sound, fiːd.bæk. By letters, as a spelling guide, feed-back.