How Many Syllables In Goodbye?
2syllables
Goodbye has 2 syllables, good-bye. It is a disyllabic word.
goodbye
/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ UK /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bye.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡʊd.baɪ/
Division By Letters
good-bye
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Goodbye
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡ | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Goodbye 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 goodbye?
Goodbye has 2 syllables, good-bye. In British English it is transcribed /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in goodbye?
The second syllable, bye, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of goodbye?
Goodbye has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide goodbye into syllables?
By sound, ɡʊd.baɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, good-bye.