How Many Syllables In Diary?
3syllables
Diary has 3 syllables, di-a-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
diary
/ˈdaɪ.ə.ri/ UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.ri/ US
Diary can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈdaɪə.ri/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, di.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/daɪ.ə.ri/
Division By Letters
di-a-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diary
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 | d | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Diary Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdaɪ.ə.ri/ | /ˈdaɪ.ə.ri/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈdaɪə.ri/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in diary?
Diary has 3 syllables, di-a-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaɪ.ə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in diary?
The first syllable, di, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of diary?
Diary has the structure CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide diary into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.ə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-a-ry.