How Many Syllables In Barbecue?
3syllables
Barbecue has 3 syllables, bar-be-cue. It is a trisyllabic word.
barbecue
/ˈbɑː.bɪ.kjuː/ UK /ˈbɑːr.bə.kjuː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/bɑː.bɪ.kjuː/
Division By Letters
bar-be-cue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Barbecue
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 | b | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | kj | uː | – | CCV | open |
Why Barbecue Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in barbecue?
Barbecue has 3 syllables, bar-be-cue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɑː.bɪ.kjuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in barbecue?
The first syllable, bar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of barbecue?
Barbecue has the structure CV/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide barbecue into syllables?
By sound, bɑː.bɪ.kjuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, bar-be-cue.