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