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