How Many Syllables In Backward?
2syllables
Backward has 2 syllables, back-ward. It is a disyllabic word.
backward
/ˈbæk.wəd/ UK /ˈbæk.wɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, back.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bæk.wəd/
Division By Letters
back-ward
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Backward
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 | w | ə | d | CVC | closed |
Why Backward 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 backward?
Backward has 2 syllables, back-ward. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæk.wəd/.
Which syllable is stressed in backward?
The first syllable, back, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of backward?
Backward has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide backward into syllables?
By sound, bæk.wəd. By letters, as a spelling guide, back-ward.