How Many Syllables In Melbourne?
2syllables
Melbourne has 2 syllables, mel-bourne. It is a disyllabic word.
melbourne
/ˈmel.bən/ UK /ˈmel.bɚn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mel.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mel.bən/
Division By Letters
mel-bourne
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Melbourne
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 | m | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Melbourne Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Melbourne?
Melbourne has 2 syllables, mel-bourne. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmel.bən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Melbourne?
The first syllable, mel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Melbourne?
Melbourne has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Melbourne into syllables?
By sound, mel.bən. By letters, as a spelling guide, mel-bourne.