How Many Syllables In Workbench?
2syllables
Workbench has 2 syllables, work-bench. It is a disyllabic word.
workbench
/ˈwɜːk.bentʃ/ UK /ˈwɝːk.bentʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, work.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/wɜːk.bentʃ/
Division By Letters
work-bench
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Workbench
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 | w | ɜː | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | e | ntʃ | CVCC | closed |
Why Workbench 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 workbench?
Workbench has 2 syllables, work-bench. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɜːk.bentʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in workbench?
The first syllable, work, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of workbench?
Workbench has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide workbench into syllables?
By sound, wɜːk.bentʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, work-bench.