How Many Syllables In Brilliant?
2syllables
Brilliant has 2 syllables, brill-iant. It is a disyllabic word.
brilliant
/ˈbrɪl.jənt/ UK /ˈbrɪl.jənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, brill.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/brɪl.jənt/
Division By Letters
brill-iant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brilliant
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 | l | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Brilliant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in brilliant?
Brilliant has 2 syllables, brill-iant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɪl.jənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in brilliant?
The first syllable, brill, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of brilliant?
Brilliant has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide brilliant into syllables?
By sound, brɪl.jənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, brill-iant.