How Many Syllables In Brussels?
2syllables
Brussels has 2 syllables, bruss-els. It is a disyllabic word.
brussels
/ˈbrʌs.əlz/ UK /ˈbrʌs.əlz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bruss.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/brʌs.əlz/
Division By Letters
bruss-els
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brussels
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 | ʌ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | lz | VCC | closed |
Why Brussels Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Brussels?
Brussels has 2 syllables, bruss-els. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrʌs.əlz/.
Which syllable is stressed in Brussels?
The first syllable, bruss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Brussels?
Brussels has the structure CCVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Brussels into syllables?
By sound, brʌs.əlz. By letters, as a spelling guide, bruss-els.