How Many Syllables In Barrier?
3syllables
Barrier has 3 syllables, barr-i-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
barrier
/ˈbær.i.ə/ UK /ˈber.i.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, barr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/V
Division By Sound
/bær.i.ə/
Division By Letters
barr-i-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Barrier
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 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Barrier Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in barrier?
Barrier has 3 syllables, barr-i-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbær.i.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in barrier?
The first syllable, barr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of barrier?
Barrier has the structure CVC/V/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide barrier into syllables?
By sound, bær.i.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, barr-i-er.