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