How Many Syllables In Bastard?
2syllables
Bastard has 2 syllables, ba-stard. It is a disyllabic word.
bastard
/ˈbɑː.stəd/ UK /ˈbæs.tɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ba.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/bɑː.stəd/
Division By Letters
ba-stard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bastard
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | st | ə | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Bastard Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bastard?
Bastard has 2 syllables, ba-stard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɑː.stəd/.
Which syllable is stressed in bastard?
The first syllable, ba, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bastard?
Bastard has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bastard into syllables?
By sound, bɑː.stəd. By letters, as a spelling guide, ba-stard.