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