How Many Syllables In Belief?
2syllables
Belief has 2 syllables, be-lief. It is a disyllabic word.
belief
/bɪˈliːf/ UK /bɪˈliːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lief.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.liːf/
Division By Letters
be-lief
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Belief
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 | l | iː | f | CVC | closed |
Why Belief 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 belief?
Belief has 2 syllables, be-lief. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈliːf/.
Which syllable is stressed in belief?
The second syllable, lief, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of belief?
Belief has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide belief into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.liːf. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-lief.