How Many Syllables In Blackbird?
2syllables
Blackbird has 2 syllables, black-bird. It is a disyllabic word.
blackbird
/ˈblæk.bɜːd/ UK /ˈblæk.bɝːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, black.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/blæk.bɜːd/
Division By Letters
black-bird
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blackbird
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 | bl | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ɜː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Blackbird 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 blackbird?
Blackbird has 2 syllables, black-bird. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblæk.bɜːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in blackbird?
The first syllable, black, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blackbird?
Blackbird has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blackbird into syllables?
By sound, blæk.bɜːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, black-bird.