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