How Many Syllables In Suburb?
2syllables
Suburb has 2 syllables, sub-urb. It is a disyllabic word.
suburb
/ˈsʌb.ɜːb/ UK /ˈsʌb.ɝːb/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sub.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sʌb.ɜːb/
Division By Letters
sub-urb
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Suburb
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 | ʌ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɜː | b | VC | closed |
Why Suburb Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in suburb?
Suburb has 2 syllables, sub-urb. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/.
Which syllable is stressed in suburb?
The first syllable, sub, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of suburb?
Suburb has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide suburb into syllables?
By sound, sʌb.ɜːb. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-urb.