How Many Syllables In Rabbit?
2syllables
Rabbit has 2 syllables, rabb-it. It is a disyllabic word.
rabbit
/ˈræb.ɪt/ UK /ˈræb.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rabb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ræb.ɪt/
Division By Letters
rabb-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rabbit
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 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Rabbit 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 rabbit?
Rabbit has 2 syllables, rabb-it. In British English it is transcribed /ˈræb.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in rabbit?
The first syllable, rabb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rabbit?
Rabbit has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rabbit into syllables?
By sound, ræb.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, rabb-it.