How Many Syllables In Beirut?
2syllables
Beirut has 2 syllables, bei-rut. It is a disyllabic word.
beirut
/ˌbeɪˈruːt/ UK /beɪˈruːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rut.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/beɪ.ruːt/
Division By Letters
bei-rut
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Beirut
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | b | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | uː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Beirut 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 Beirut?
Beirut has 2 syllables, bei-rut. In British English it is transcribed /ˌbeɪˈruːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in Beirut?
The second syllable, rut, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Beirut?
Beirut has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Beirut into syllables?
By sound, beɪ.ruːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, bei-rut.