How Many Syllables In Canberra?
3syllables
Canberra has 3 syllables, can-be-rra. It is a trisyllabic word.
canberra
/ˈkæn.bər.ə/ UK /ˈkæn.ber.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, can.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/kæn.bər.ə/
Division By Letters
can-be-rra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Canberra
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 | k | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Canberra Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Canberra?
Canberra has 3 syllables, can-be-rra. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæn.bər.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Canberra?
The first syllable, can, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Canberra?
Canberra has the structure CVC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Canberra into syllables?
By sound, kæn.bər.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, can-be-rra.