How Many Syllables In Cabinet?
3syllables
Cabinet has 3 syllables, cab-i-net. It is a trisyllabic word.
cabinet
/ˈkæb.ɪ.nət/ UK /ˈkæb.ə.nət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cab.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæb.ɪ.nət/
Division By Letters
cab-i-net
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cabinet
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 | k | æ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Cabinet Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cabinet?
Cabinet has 3 syllables, cab-i-net. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæb.ɪ.nət/.
Which syllable is stressed in cabinet?
The first syllable, cab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cabinet?
Cabinet has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cabinet into syllables?
By sound, kæb.ɪ.nət. By letters, as a spelling guide, cab-i-net.