How Many Syllables In Yogurt?
2syllables
Yogurt has 2 syllables, yog-urt. It is a disyllabic word.
yogurt
/ˈjɒɡ.ət/ UK /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, yog.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/jɒɡ.ət/
Division By Letters
yog-urt
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Yogurt
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 | j | ɒ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Yogurt Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in yogurt?
Yogurt has 2 syllables, yog-urt. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjɒɡ.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in yogurt?
The first syllable, yog, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of yogurt?
Yogurt has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide yogurt into syllables?
By sound, jɒɡ.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, yog-urt.