How Many Syllables In Bureau?
2syllables
Bureau has 2 syllables, bu-reau. It is a disyllabic word.
bureau
/ˈbjʊə.rəʊ/ UK /ˈbjʊr.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/bjʊə.rəʊ/
Division By Letters
bu-reau
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bureau
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 | bj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Bureau Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bureau?
Bureau has 2 syllables, bu-reau. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbjʊə.rəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in bureau?
The first syllable, bu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bureau?
Bureau has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bureau into syllables?
By sound, bjʊə.rəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, bu-reau.