How Many Syllables In Robust?
2syllables
Robust has 2 syllables, ro-bust. It is a disyllabic word.
robust
/rəʊˈbʌst/ UK /roʊˈbʌst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bust.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rəʊ.bʌst/
Division By Letters
ro-bust
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Robust
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | ʌ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Robust 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 robust?
Robust has 2 syllables, ro-bust. In British English it is transcribed /rəʊˈbʌst/.
Which syllable is stressed in robust?
The second syllable, bust, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of robust?
Robust has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide robust into syllables?
By sound, rəʊ.bʌst. By letters, as a spelling guide, ro-bust.