How Many Syllables In Embarrassed?
3syllables
Embarrassed has 3 syllables, emba-rrass-ed. It is a trisyllabic word.
embarrassed
/ɪmˈbær.əst/ UK /ɪmˈber.əst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rrass.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/ɪm.bær.əst/
Division By Letters
emba-rrass-ed
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Embarrassed
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 | st | VCC | closed |
Why Embarrassed 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 embarrassed?
Embarrassed has 3 syllables, emba-rrass-ed. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈbær.əst/.
Which syllable is stressed in embarrassed?
The second syllable, rrass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of embarrassed?
Embarrassed has the structure VC/CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide embarrassed into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.bær.əst. By letters, as a spelling guide, emba-rrass-ed.