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