How Many Syllables In Raspberry?
3syllables
Raspberry has 3 syllables, rasp-be-rry. It is a trisyllabic word.
raspberry
/ˈrɑːz.bə.ri/ UK /ˈræz.ber.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rasp.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/rɑːz.bə.ri/
Division By Letters
rasp-be-rry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Raspberry
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 | r | ɑː | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Raspberry Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in raspberry?
Raspberry has 3 syllables, rasp-be-rry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɑːz.bə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in raspberry?
The first syllable, rasp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of raspberry?
Raspberry has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide raspberry into syllables?
By sound, rɑːz.bə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, rasp-be-rry.