How Many Syllables In Goblet?
2syllables
Goblet has 2 syllables, gob-let. It is a disyllabic word.
goblet
/ˈɡɒb.lət/ UK /ˈɡɑː.blət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gob.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡɒb.lət/
Division By Letters
gob-let
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Goblet
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 | ɡ | ɒ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Goblet 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 goblet?
Goblet has 2 syllables, gob-let. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɒb.lət/.
Which syllable is stressed in goblet?
The first syllable, gob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of goblet?
Goblet has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide goblet into syllables?
By sound, ɡɒb.lət. By letters, as a spelling guide, gob-let.