How Many Syllables In Neighbour?
2syllables
Neighbour has 2 syllables, neigh-bour. It is a disyllabic word.
neighbour
/ˈneɪ.bə/ UK /ˈneɪ.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, neigh.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/neɪ.bə/
Division By Letters
neigh-bour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neighbour
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 | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Neighbour Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in neighbour?
Neighbour has 2 syllables, neigh-bour. In British English it is transcribed /ˈneɪ.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in neighbour?
The first syllable, neigh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of neighbour?
Neighbour has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide neighbour into syllables?
By sound, neɪ.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, neigh-bour.