How Many Syllables In Robert?
2syllables
Robert has 2 syllables, rob-ert. It is a disyllabic word.
robert
/ˈrɒb.ət/ UK /ˈrɑː.bɚt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rob.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rɒb.ət/
Division By Letters
rob-ert
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Robert
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 | ɒ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Robert Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Robert?
Robert has 2 syllables, rob-ert. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɒb.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in Robert?
The first syllable, rob, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Robert?
Robert has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Robert into syllables?
By sound, rɒb.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, rob-ert.