How Many Syllables In Array?
2syllables
Array has 2 syllables, a-rray. It is a disyllabic word.
array
/əˈreɪ/ UK /əˈreɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rray.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.reɪ/
Division By Letters
a-rray
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Array
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Array Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in array?
Array has 2 syllables, a-rray. In British English it is transcribed /əˈreɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in array?
The second syllable, rray, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of array?
Array has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide array into syllables?
By sound, ə.reɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-rray.