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