How Many Syllables In Cupboard?
2syllables
Cupboard has 2 syllables, cupb-oard. It is a disyllabic word.
cupboard
/ˈkʌb.əd/ UK /ˈkʌb.ɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cupb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kʌb.əd/
Division By Letters
cupb-oard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cupboard
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 | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
Why Cupboard Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cupboard?
Cupboard has 2 syllables, cupb-oard. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌb.əd/.
Which syllable is stressed in cupboard?
The first syllable, cupb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cupboard?
Cupboard has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cupboard into syllables?
By sound, kʌb.əd. By letters, as a spelling guide, cupb-oard.