How Many Syllables In Notebook?
2syllables
Notebook has 2 syllables, note-book. It is a disyllabic word.
notebook
/ˈnəʊt.bʊk/ UK /ˈnoʊt.bʊk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, note.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nəʊt.bʊk/
Division By Letters
note-book
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Notebook
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 | əʊ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ʊ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Notebook 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 notebook?
Notebook has 2 syllables, note-book. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnəʊt.bʊk/.
Which syllable is stressed in notebook?
The first syllable, note, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of notebook?
Notebook has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide notebook into syllables?
By sound, nəʊt.bʊk. By letters, as a spelling guide, note-book.