How Many Syllables In Burglary?
3syllables
Burglary has 3 syllables, bur-gla-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
burglary
/ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ri/ UK /ˈbɝː.ɡlə.ri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/bɜː.ɡlə.ri/
Division By Letters
bur-gla-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Burglary
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 |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Burglary Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in burglary?
Burglary has 3 syllables, bur-gla-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in burglary?
The first syllable, bur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of burglary?
Burglary has the structure CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide burglary into syllables?
By sound, bɜː.ɡlə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, bur-gla-ry.