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