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