How Many Syllables In Bulwark?
2syllables
Bulwark has 2 syllables, bul-wark. It is a disyllabic word.
bulwark
/ˈbʊl.wək/ UK /ˈbʊl.wɚk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bul.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bʊl.wək/
Division By Letters
bul-wark
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bulwark
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 | ʊ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ə | k | CVC | closed |
Why Bulwark Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bulwark?
Bulwark has 2 syllables, bul-wark. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbʊl.wək/.
Which syllable is stressed in bulwark?
The first syllable, bul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bulwark?
Bulwark has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bulwark into syllables?
By sound, bʊl.wək. By letters, as a spelling guide, bul-wark.