How Many Syllables In Rhubarb?
2syllables
Rhubarb has 2 syllables, rhu-barb. It is a disyllabic word.
rhubarb
/ˈruː.bɑːb/ UK /ˈruː.bɑːrb/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rhu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ruː.bɑːb/
Division By Letters
rhu-barb
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rhubarb
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ɑː | b | CVC | closed |
Why Rhubarb Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rhubarb?
Rhubarb has 2 syllables, rhu-barb. In British English it is transcribed /ˈruː.bɑːb/.
Which syllable is stressed in rhubarb?
The first syllable, rhu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rhubarb?
Rhubarb has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rhubarb into syllables?
By sound, ruː.bɑːb. By letters, as a spelling guide, rhu-barb.