How Many Syllables In Bravery?
3syllables
Bravery has 3 syllables, bra-ve-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
bravery
/ˈbreɪ.və.ri/ UK /ˈbreɪ.və.ri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/breɪ.və.ri/
Division By Letters
bra-ve-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bravery
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | br | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Bravery Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bravery?
Bravery has 3 syllables, bra-ve-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbreɪ.və.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in bravery?
The first syllable, bra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bravery?
Bravery has the structure CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bravery into syllables?
By sound, breɪ.və.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, bra-ve-ry.