How Many Syllables In Zebra?
2syllables
Zebra has 2 syllables, zeb-ra. It is a disyllabic word.
zebra
/ˈzeb.rə/ UK /ˈziː.brə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, zeb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/zeb.rə/
Division By Letters
zeb-ra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Zebra
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 | z | e | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Zebra Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in zebra?
Zebra has 2 syllables, zeb-ra. In British English it is transcribed /ˈzeb.rə/.
Which syllable is stressed in zebra?
The first syllable, zeb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of zebra?
Zebra has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide zebra into syllables?
By sound, zeb.rə. By letters, as a spelling guide, zeb-ra.