How Many Syllables In Problem?
2syllables
Problem has 2 syllables, prob-lem. It is a disyllabic word.
problem
/ˈprɒb.ləm/ UK /ˈprɑː.bləm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prob.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɒb.ləm/
Division By Letters
prob-lem
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Problem
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 | pr | ɒ | b | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Problem 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 problem?
Problem has 2 syllables, prob-lem. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒb.ləm/.
Which syllable is stressed in problem?
The first syllable, prob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of problem?
Problem has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide problem into syllables?
By sound, prɒb.ləm. By letters, as a spelling guide, prob-lem.