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