How Many Syllables In Blossom?
2syllables
Blossom has 2 syllables, bloss-om. It is a disyllabic word.
blossom
/ˈblɒs.əm/ UK /ˈblɑː.səm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bloss.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/blɒs.əm/
Division By Letters
bloss-om
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blossom
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 | ɒ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | m | VC | closed |
Why Blossom Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blossom?
Blossom has 2 syllables, bloss-om. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblɒs.əm/.
Which syllable is stressed in blossom?
The first syllable, bloss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blossom?
Blossom has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blossom into syllables?
By sound, blɒs.əm. By letters, as a spelling guide, bloss-om.