How Many Syllables In Bricklayer?
3syllables
Bricklayer has 3 syllables, brick-la-yer. It is a trisyllabic word.
bricklayer
/ˈbrɪk.leɪ.ə/ UK /ˈbrɪk.leɪ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, brick.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/V
Division By Sound
/brɪk.leɪ.ə/
Division By Letters
brick-la-yer
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bricklayer
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 | ɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Bricklayer Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bricklayer?
Bricklayer has 3 syllables, brick-la-yer. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɪk.leɪ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in bricklayer?
The first syllable, brick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bricklayer?
Bricklayer has the structure CCVC/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bricklayer into syllables?
By sound, brɪk.leɪ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, brick-la-yer.