How Many Syllables In Belittle?
3syllables
Belittle has 3 syllables, be-litt-le. It is a trisyllabic word.
belittle
/bɪˈlɪt.əl/ UK /bɪˈlɪt.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, litt.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.lɪt.əl/
Division By Letters
be-litt-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Belittle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Belittle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in belittle?
Belittle has 3 syllables, be-litt-le. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈlɪt.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in belittle?
The second syllable, litt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of belittle?
Belittle has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide belittle into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.lɪt.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-litt-le.