How Many Syllables In Object?
2syllables
Object has 2 syllables, ob-ject. It is a disyllabic word.
object
/ˈɒb.dʒekt/ UK /ˈɑːb.dʒekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ob.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɒb.dʒekt/
Division By Letters
ob-ject
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Object
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 | – | ɒ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Object Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈɒb.dʒekt/ | /ˈɑːb.dʒekt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /əbˈdʒekt/ | /əbˈdʒekt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in object?
Object has 2 syllables, ob-ject. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒb.dʒekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in object?
The first syllable, ob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of object?
Object has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide object into syllables?
By sound, ɒb.dʒekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ob-ject.