How Many Syllables In Brothel?
2syllables
Brothel has 2 syllables, broth-el. It is a disyllabic word.
brothel
/ˈbrɒθ.əl/ UK /ˈbrɑː.θəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, broth.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/brɒθ.əl/
Division By Letters
broth-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brothel
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 | ɒ | θ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Brothel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in brothel?
Brothel has 2 syllables, broth-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɒθ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in brothel?
The first syllable, broth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of brothel?
Brothel has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide brothel into syllables?
By sound, brɒθ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, broth-el.