How Many Syllables In Burden?
2syllables
Burden has 2 syllables, bur-den. It is a disyllabic word.
burden
/ˈbɜː.dən/ UK /ˈbɝː.dən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɜː.dən/
Division By Letters
bur-den
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Burden
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 | b | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Burden Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in burden?
Burden has 2 syllables, bur-den. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɜː.dən/.
Which syllable is stressed in burden?
The first syllable, bur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of burden?
Burden has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide burden into syllables?
By sound, bɜː.dən. By letters, as a spelling guide, bur-den.