How Many Syllables In Payroll?
2syllables
Payroll has 2 syllables, pay-roll. It is a disyllabic word.
payroll
/ˈpeɪ.rəʊl/ UK /ˈpeɪ.roʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pay.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/peɪ.rəʊl/
Division By Letters
pay-roll
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Payroll
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 | p | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Payroll Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in payroll?
Payroll has 2 syllables, pay-roll. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpeɪ.rəʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in payroll?
The first syllable, pay, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of payroll?
Payroll has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide payroll into syllables?
By sound, peɪ.rəʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pay-roll.