How Many Syllables In Bronchus?
2syllables
Bronchus has 2 syllables, bron-chus. It is a disyllabic word.
bronchus
/ˈbrɒŋ.kəs/ UK /ˈbrɑːŋ.kəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bron.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/brɒŋ.kəs/
Division By Letters
bron-chus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bronchus
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 | ɒ | ŋ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Bronchus Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bronchus?
Bronchus has 2 syllables, bron-chus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɒŋ.kəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in bronchus?
The first syllable, bron, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bronchus?
Bronchus has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bronchus into syllables?
By sound, brɒŋ.kəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, bron-chus.