How Many Syllables In Broadcast?
2syllables
Broadcast has 2 syllables, broad-cast. It is a disyllabic word.
broadcast
/ˈbrɔːd.kɑːst/ UK /ˈbrɔːd.kæst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, broad.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/brɔːd.kɑːst/
Division By Letters
broad-cast
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Broadcast
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 | br | ɔː | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ɑː | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Broadcast Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in broadcast?
Broadcast has 2 syllables, broad-cast. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɔːd.kɑːst/.
Which syllable is stressed in broadcast?
The first syllable, broad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of broadcast?
Broadcast has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide broadcast into syllables?
By sound, brɔːd.kɑːst. By letters, as a spelling guide, broad-cast.