How Many Syllables In Trombone?
2syllables
Trombone has 2 syllables, trom-bone. It is a disyllabic word.
trombone
/trɒmˈbəʊn/ UK /trɑːmˈboʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bone.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/trɒm.bəʊn/
Division By Letters
trom-bone
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trombone
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | ɒ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | əʊ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Trombone 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 trombone?
Trombone has 2 syllables, trom-bone. In British English it is transcribed /trɒmˈbəʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in trombone?
The second syllable, bone, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trombone?
Trombone has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trombone into syllables?
By sound, trɒm.bəʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, trom-bone.