How Many Syllables In Embarrass?
3syllables
Embarrass has 3 syllables, em-barr-ass. It is a trisyllabic word.
embarrass
/ɪmˈbær.əs/ UK /ɪmˈber.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, barr.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.bær.əs/
Division By Letters
em-barr-ass
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Embarrass
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Embarrass Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in embarrass?
Embarrass has 3 syllables, em-barr-ass. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈbær.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in embarrass?
The second syllable, barr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of embarrass?
Embarrass has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide embarrass into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.bær.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, em-barr-ass.