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