How Many Syllables In Cobweb?
2syllables
Cobweb has 2 syllables, cob-web. It is a disyllabic word.
cobweb
/ˈkɒb.web/ UK /ˈkɑːb.web/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cob.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɒb.web/
Division By Letters
cob-web
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cobweb
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 | ɒ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | e | b | CVC | closed |
Why Cobweb Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cobweb?
Cobweb has 2 syllables, cob-web. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒb.web/.
Which syllable is stressed in cobweb?
The first syllable, cob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cobweb?
Cobweb has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cobweb into syllables?
By sound, kɒb.web. By letters, as a spelling guide, cob-web.