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