How Many Syllables In Belgium?
2syllables
Belgium has 2 syllables, bel-gium. It is a disyllabic word.
belgium
/ˈbel.dʒəm/ UK /ˈbel.dʒəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bel.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bel.dʒəm/
Division By Letters
bel-gium
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Belgium
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 | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Belgium Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Belgium?
Belgium has 2 syllables, bel-gium. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbel.dʒəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in Belgium?
The first syllable, bel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Belgium?
Belgium has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Belgium into syllables?
By sound, bel.dʒəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, bel-gium.