How Many Syllables In Herbivore?
3syllables
Herbivore has 3 syllables, her-bi-vore. It is a trisyllabic word.
herbivore
/ˈhɜː.bɪ.vɔː/ UK /ˈɝː.bə.vɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, her.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hɜː.bɪ.vɔː/
Division By Letters
her-bi-vore
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Herbivore
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 | h | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Herbivore Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in herbivore?
Herbivore has 3 syllables, her-bi-vore. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɜː.bɪ.vɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in herbivore?
The first syllable, her, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of herbivore?
Herbivore has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide herbivore into syllables?
By sound, hɜː.bɪ.vɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, her-bi-vore.