How Many Syllables In Basalt?
2syllables
Basalt has 2 syllables, bas-alt. It is a disyllabic word.
basalt
/ˈbæs.ɔːlt/ UK /bəˈsɔːlt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bas.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/bæs.ɔːlt/
Division By Letters
bas-alt
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Basalt
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɔː | lt | VCC | closed |
Why Basalt Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in basalt?
Basalt has 2 syllables, bas-alt. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæs.ɔːlt/.
Which syllable is stressed in basalt?
The first syllable, bas, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of basalt?
Basalt has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide basalt into syllables?
By sound, bæs.ɔːlt. By letters, as a spelling guide, bas-alt.