How Many Syllables In Public?
2syllables
Public has 2 syllables, pub-lic. It is a disyllabic word.
public
/ˈpʌb.lɪk/ UK /ˈpʌb.lɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pʌb.lɪk/
Division By Letters
pub-lic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Public
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 | p | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Public Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in public?
Public has 2 syllables, pub-lic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpʌb.lɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in public?
The first syllable, pub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of public?
Public has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide public into syllables?
By sound, pʌb.lɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, pub-lic.