How Many Syllables In Valerie?
3syllables
Valerie has 3 syllables, val-er-ie. It is a trisyllabic word.
valerie
/ˈvæl.ər.i/ UK /ˈvæl.ɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, val.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/væl.ər.i/
Division By Letters
val-er-ie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Valerie
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 | v | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Valerie Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Valerie?
Valerie has 3 syllables, val-er-ie. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvæl.ər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in Valerie?
The first syllable, val, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Valerie?
Valerie has the structure CVC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Valerie into syllables?
By sound, væl.ər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, val-er-ie.