How Many Syllables In Beloved?
3syllables
Beloved has 3 syllables, be-lov-ed. It is a trisyllabic word.
beloved
/bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/ UK /bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/ US
Beloved can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /bɪˈlʌvd/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lov.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.lʌv.ɪd/
Division By Letters
be-lov-ed
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Beloved
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 | ʌ | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
Why Beloved 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 /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjective | /bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/ | /bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/ | 3 |
| Past form of the verb | /bɪˈlʌvd/ | /bɪˈlʌvd/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in beloved?
Beloved has 3 syllables, be-lov-ed. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in beloved?
The second syllable, lov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of beloved?
Beloved has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide beloved into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.lʌv.ɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-lov-ed.