How Many Syllables In Librarian?
4syllables
Librarian has 4 syllables, li-bra-ri-an. It is a polysyllabic word.
librarian
/laɪˈbreə.ri.ən/ UK /laɪˈbrer.i.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/laɪ.breə.ri.ən/
Division By Letters
li-bra-ri-an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Librarian
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | br | eə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Librarian Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in librarian?
Librarian has 4 syllables, li-bra-ri-an. In British English it is transcribed /laɪˈbreə.ri.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in librarian?
The second syllable, bra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of librarian?
Librarian has the structure CV/CCV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide librarian into syllables?
By sound, laɪ.breə.ri.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, li-bra-ri-an.