How Many Syllables In Betray?
2syllables
Betray has 2 syllables, be-tray. It is a disyllabic word.
betray
/bɪˈtreɪ/ UK /bɪˈtreɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tray.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/bɪ.treɪ/
Division By Letters
be-tray
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Betray
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 | tr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Betray Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in betray?
Betray has 2 syllables, be-tray. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈtreɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in betray?
The second syllable, tray, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of betray?
Betray has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide betray into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.treɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-tray.