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