How Many Syllables In Cobra?
2syllables
Cobra has 2 syllables, co-bra. It is a disyllabic word.
cobra
/ˈkəʊ.brə/ UK /ˈkoʊ.brə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, co.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.brə/
Division By Letters
co-bra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cobra
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | br | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Cobra Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cobra?
Cobra has 2 syllables, co-bra. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkəʊ.brə/.
Which syllable is stressed in cobra?
The first syllable, co, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cobra?
Cobra has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cobra into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.brə. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-bra.