How Many Syllables In Highbrow?
2syllables
Highbrow has 2 syllables, high-brow. It is a disyllabic word.
highbrow
/ˈhaɪ.braʊ/ UK /ˈhaɪ.braʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, high.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/haɪ.braʊ/
Division By Letters
high-brow
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Highbrow
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 | h | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | br | aʊ | – | CCV | open |
Why Highbrow Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in highbrow?
Highbrow has 2 syllables, high-brow. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhaɪ.braʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in highbrow?
The first syllable, high, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of highbrow?
Highbrow has the structure CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide highbrow into syllables?
By sound, haɪ.braʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, high-brow.