How Many Syllables In Sombre?
2syllables
Sombre has 2 syllables, sɒm-bə. It is a disyllabic word.
sɒmbə
/ˈsɒm.bə/ UK /ˈsɑːm.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sɒm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sɒm.bə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sombre
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 | s | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Sombre Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sombre?
Sombre has 2 syllables, sɒm-bə. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɒm.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in sombre?
The first syllable, sɒm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sombre?
Sombre has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sombre into syllables?
By sound, sɒm.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.