How Many Syllables In Bombast?
2syllables
Bombast has 2 syllables, bom-bast. It is a disyllabic word.
bombast
/ˈbɒm.bæst/ UK /ˈbɑːm.bæst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bom.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/bɒm.bæst/
Division By Letters
bom-bast
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bombast
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | æ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Bombast Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bombast?
Bombast has 2 syllables, bom-bast. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɒm.bæst/.
Which syllable is stressed in bombast?
The first syllable, bom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bombast?
Bombast has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bombast into syllables?
By sound, bɒm.bæst. By letters, as a spelling guide, bom-bast.