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