How Many Syllables In Ballot?
2syllables
Ballot has 2 syllables, ball-ot. It is a disyllabic word.
ballot
/ˈbæl.ət/ UK /ˈbæl.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ball.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/bæl.ət/
Division By Letters
ball-ot
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ballot
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Ballot Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ballot?
Ballot has 2 syllables, ball-ot. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæl.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in ballot?
The first syllable, ball, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ballot?
Ballot has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ballot into syllables?
By sound, bæl.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, ball-ot.