How Many Syllables In Beyond?
2syllables
Beyond has 2 syllables, be-yond. It is a disyllabic word.
beyond
/bɪˈɒnd/ UK /bɪˈɑːnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, yond.
Syllable Structure
CV/VCC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.ɒnd/
Division By Letters
be-yond
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Beyond
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 | – | ɒ | nd | VCC | closed |
Why Beyond Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in beyond?
Beyond has 2 syllables, be-yond. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈɒnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in beyond?
The second syllable, yond, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of beyond?
Beyond has the structure CV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide beyond into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.ɒnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-yond.