How Many Syllables In Library?
3syllables
Library has 3 syllables, li-bra-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
library
/ˈlaɪ.brə.ri/ UK /ˈlaɪ.brer.i/ US
Library can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈlaɪ.bri/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, li.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/laɪ.brə.ri/
Division By Letters
li-bra-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Library
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 | l | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | br | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Library Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈlaɪ.brə.ri/ | /ˈlaɪ.brer.i/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈlaɪ.bri/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in library?
Library has 3 syllables, li-bra-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlaɪ.brə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in library?
The first syllable, li, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of library?
Library has the structure CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide library into syllables?
By sound, laɪ.brə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, li-bra-ry.