How Many Syllables In Keyboard?
2syllables
Keyboard has 2 syllables, key-board. It is a disyllabic word.
keyboard
/ˈkiː.bɔːd/ UK /ˈkiː.bɔːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, key.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kiː.bɔːd/
Division By Letters
key-board
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Keyboard
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Keyboard 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 keyboard?
Keyboard has 2 syllables, key-board. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkiː.bɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in keyboard?
The first syllable, key, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of keyboard?
Keyboard has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide keyboard into syllables?
By sound, kiː.bɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, key-board.