How Many Syllables In Bewilder?
3syllables
Bewilder has 3 syllables, be-wil-der. It is a trisyllabic word.
bewilder
/bɪˈwɪl.də/ UK /bɪˈwɪl.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wil.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/bɪ.wɪl.də/
Division By Letters
be-wil-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bewilder
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 | w | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Bewilder Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bewilder?
Bewilder has 3 syllables, be-wil-der. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈwɪl.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in bewilder?
The second syllable, wil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bewilder?
Bewilder has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bewilder into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.wɪl.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-wil-der.