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