How Many Syllables In Bulkhead?
2syllables
Bulkhead has 2 syllables, bulk-head. It is a disyllabic word.
bulkhead
/ˈbʌlk.hed/ UK /ˈbʌlk.hed/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bulk.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bʌlk.hed/
Division By Letters
bulk-head
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bulkhead
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 | ʌ | lk | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | h | e | d | CVC | closed |
Why Bulkhead Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /lk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bulkhead?
Bulkhead has 2 syllables, bulk-head. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbʌlk.hed/.
Which syllable is stressed in bulkhead?
The first syllable, bulk, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bulkhead?
Bulkhead has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bulkhead into syllables?
By sound, bʌlk.hed. By letters, as a spelling guide, bulk-head.