How Many Syllables In Brunette?
2syllables
Brunette has 2 syllables, bru-nette. It is a disyllabic word.
brunette
/bruːˈnet/ UK /bruːˈnet/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nette.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bruː.net/
Division By Letters
bru-nette
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brunette
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | br | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | e | t | CVC | closed |
Why Brunette Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in brunette?
Brunette has 2 syllables, bru-nette. In British English it is transcribed /bruːˈnet/.
Which syllable is stressed in brunette?
The second syllable, nette, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of brunette?
Brunette has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide brunette into syllables?
By sound, bruː.net. By letters, as a spelling guide, bru-nette.