How Many Syllables In Backbone?
2syllables
Backbone has 2 syllables, back-bone. It is a disyllabic word.
backbone
/ˈbæk.bəʊn/ UK /ˈbæk.boʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, back.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bæk.bəʊn/
Division By Letters
back-bone
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Backbone
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 | b | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | əʊ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Backbone Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in backbone?
Backbone has 2 syllables, back-bone. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæk.bəʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in backbone?
The first syllable, back, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of backbone?
Backbone has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide backbone into syllables?
By sound, bæk.bəʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, back-bone.