How Many Syllables In Betrayal?
3syllables
Betrayal has 3 syllables, be-tra-yal. It is a trisyllabic word.
betrayal
/bɪˈtreɪ.əl/ UK /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.treɪ.əl/
Division By Letters
be-tra-yal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Betrayal
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 | tr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Betrayal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in betrayal?
Betrayal has 3 syllables, be-tra-yal. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in betrayal?
The second syllable, tra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of betrayal?
Betrayal has the structure CV/CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide betrayal into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.treɪ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-tra-yal.