How Many Syllables In Billion?
2syllables
Billion has 2 syllables, bill-ion. It is a disyllabic word.
billion
/ˈbɪl.jən/ UK /ˈbɪl.jən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bill.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪl.jən/
Division By Letters
bill-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Billion
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | b | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Billion Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in billion?
Billion has 2 syllables, bill-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɪl.jən/.
Which syllable is stressed in billion?
The first syllable, bill, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of billion?
Billion has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide billion into syllables?
By sound, bɪl.jən. By letters, as a spelling guide, bill-ion.