How Many Syllables In Abort?
2syllables
Abort has 2 syllables, a-bort. It is a disyllabic word.
abort
/əˈbɔːt/ UK /əˈbɔːrt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bort.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.bɔːt/
Division By Letters
a-bort
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abort
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 | t | CVC | closed |
Why Abort 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 abort?
Abort has 2 syllables, a-bort. In British English it is transcribed /əˈbɔːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in abort?
The second syllable, bort, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abort?
Abort has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abort into syllables?
By sound, ə.bɔːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-bort.