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