How Many Syllables In Broccoli?
3syllables
Broccoli has 3 syllables, brocc-o-li. It is a trisyllabic word.
broccoli
/ˈbrɒk.ə.li/ UK /ˈbrɑː.kə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, brocc.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/brɒk.ə.li/
Division By Letters
brocc-o-li
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Broccoli
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 | br | ɒ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Broccoli Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in broccoli?
Broccoli has 3 syllables, brocc-o-li. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɒk.ə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in broccoli?
The first syllable, brocc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of broccoli?
Broccoli has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide broccoli into syllables?
By sound, brɒk.ə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, brocc-o-li.