How Many Syllables In Arbitrary?
4syllables
Arbitrary has 4 syllables, ar-bi-tra-ry. It is a polysyllabic word.
arbitrary
/ˈɑː.bɪ.trə.ri/ UK /ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ar.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑː.bɪ.trə.ri/
Division By Letters
ar-bi-tra-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Arbitrary
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 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Arbitrary Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in arbitrary?
Arbitrary has 4 syllables, ar-bi-tra-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.bɪ.trə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in arbitrary?
The first syllable, ar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of arbitrary?
Arbitrary has the structure V/CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide arbitrary into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.bɪ.trə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-bi-tra-ry.