How Many Syllables In Burial?
3syllables
Burial has 3 syllables, bur-i-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
burial
/ˈber.i.əl/ UK /ˈber.i.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bur.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/ber.i.əl/
Division By Letters
bur-i-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Burial
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 | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Burial Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in burial?
Burial has 3 syllables, bur-i-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈber.i.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in burial?
The first syllable, bur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of burial?
Burial has the structure CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide burial into syllables?
By sound, ber.i.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, bur-i-al.