How Many Syllables In Aboard?
2syllables
Aboard has 2 syllables, a-board. It is a disyllabic word.
aboard
/əˈbɔːd/ UK /əˈbɔːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, board.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.bɔːd/
Division By Letters
a-board
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aboard
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Aboard 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 aboard?
Aboard has 2 syllables, a-board. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in aboard?
The second syllable, board, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aboard?
Aboard has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aboard into syllables?
By sound, ə.bɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-board.