How Many Syllables In Beneath?
2syllables
Beneath has 2 syllables, be-neath. It is a disyllabic word.
beneath
/bɪˈniːθ/ UK /bɪˈniːθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, neath.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.niːθ/
Division By Letters
be-neath
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Beneath
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 | n | iː | θ | CVC | closed |
Why Beneath Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in beneath?
Beneath has 2 syllables, be-neath. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈniːθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in beneath?
The second syllable, neath, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of beneath?
Beneath has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide beneath into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.niːθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-neath.