How Many Syllables In Barcelona?
4syllables
Barcelona has 4 syllables, bar-ce-lo-na. It is a polysyllabic word.
barcelona
/ˌbɑː.səˈləʊ.nə/ UK /ˌbɑːr.səˈloʊ.nə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/bɑː.sə.ləʊ.nə/
Division By Letters
bar-ce-lo-na
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Barcelona
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | b | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Barcelona Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Barcelona?
Barcelona has 4 syllables, bar-ce-lo-na. In British English it is transcribed /ˌbɑː.səˈləʊ.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Barcelona?
The third syllable, lo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Barcelona?
Barcelona has the structure CV/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Barcelona into syllables?
By sound, bɑː.sə.ləʊ.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, bar-ce-lo-na.