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