How Many Syllables In Bourbon?
2syllables
Bourbon has 2 syllables, bour-bon. It is a disyllabic word.
bourbon
/ˈbɜː.bən/ UK /ˈbɝː.bən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bour.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɜː.bən/
Division By Letters
bour-bon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bourbon
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Bourbon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bourbon?
Bourbon has 2 syllables, bour-bon. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɜː.bən/.
Which syllable is stressed in bourbon?
The first syllable, bour, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bourbon?
Bourbon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bourbon into syllables?
By sound, bɜː.bən. By letters, as a spelling guide, bour-bon.