How Many Syllables In Robot?
2syllables
Robot has 2 syllables, ro-bot. It is a disyllabic word.
robot
/ˈrəʊ.bɒt/ UK /ˈroʊ.bɑːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ro.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rəʊ.bɒt/
Division By Letters
ro-bot
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Robot
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Robot 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 robot?
Robot has 2 syllables, ro-bot. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrəʊ.bɒt/.
Which syllable is stressed in robot?
The first syllable, ro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of robot?
Robot has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide robot into syllables?
By sound, rəʊ.bɒt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ro-bot.