How Many Syllables In Burlesque?
2syllables
Burlesque has 2 syllables, bur-lesque. It is a disyllabic word.
burlesque
/bɜːˈlesk/ UK /bɝːˈlesk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lesque.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/bɜː.lesk/
Division By Letters
bur-lesque
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Burlesque
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | e | sk | CVCC | closed |
Why Burlesque Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in burlesque?
Burlesque has 2 syllables, bur-lesque. In British English it is transcribed /bɜːˈlesk/.
Which syllable is stressed in burlesque?
The second syllable, lesque, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of burlesque?
Burlesque has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide burlesque into syllables?
By sound, bɜː.lesk. By letters, as a spelling guide, bur-lesque.