How Many Syllables In Salary?
3syllables
Salary has 3 syllables, sal-a-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
salary
/ˈsæl.ə.ri/ UK /ˈsæl.ə.ri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/sæl.ə.ri/
Division By Letters
sal-a-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Salary
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 | s | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Salary Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in salary?
Salary has 3 syllables, sal-a-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæl.ə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in salary?
The first syllable, sal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of salary?
Salary has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide salary into syllables?
By sound, sæl.ə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, sal-a-ry.