How Many Syllables In Number?
2syllables
Number has 2 syllables, num-ber. It is a disyllabic word.
number
/ˈnʌm.bə/ UK /ˈnʌm.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, num.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/nʌm.bə/
Division By Letters
num-ber
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Number
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 | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Number Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in number?
Number has 2 syllables, num-ber. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnʌm.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in number?
The first syllable, num, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of number?
Number has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide number into syllables?
By sound, nʌm.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, num-ber.