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