How Many Syllables In Textbook?
2syllables
Textbook has 2 syllables, text-book. It is a disyllabic word.
textbook
/ˈtekst.bʊk/ UK /ˈtekst.bʊk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, text.
Syllable Structure
CVCCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tekst.bʊk/
Division By Letters
text-book
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Textbook
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 | t | e | kst | CVCCC | closed |
| 2 | b | ʊ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Textbook Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /kst/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in textbook?
Textbook has 2 syllables, text-book. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtekst.bʊk/.
Which syllable is stressed in textbook?
The first syllable, text, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of textbook?
Textbook has the structure CVCCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide textbook into syllables?
By sound, tekst.bʊk. By letters, as a spelling guide, text-book.