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