How Many Syllables In Barrel?
2syllables
Barrel has 2 syllables, barr-el. It is a disyllabic word.
barrel
/ˈbær.əl/ UK /ˈber.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, barr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/bær.əl/
Division By Letters
barr-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Barrel
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 | b | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Barrel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in barrel?
Barrel has 2 syllables, barr-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbær.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in barrel?
The first syllable, barr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of barrel?
Barrel has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide barrel into syllables?
By sound, bær.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, barr-el.