How Many Syllables In Paragraph?
3syllables
Paragraph has 3 syllables, par-a-graph. It is a trisyllabic word.
paragraph
/ˈpær.ə.ɡrɑːf/ UK /ˈper.ə.ɡræf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/pær.ə.ɡrɑːf/
Division By Letters
par-a-graph
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Paragraph
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 | p | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | ɡr | ɑː | f | CCVC | closed |
Why Paragraph Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in paragraph?
Paragraph has 3 syllables, par-a-graph. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpær.ə.ɡrɑːf/.
Which syllable is stressed in paragraph?
The first syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of paragraph?
Paragraph has the structure CVC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide paragraph into syllables?
By sound, pær.ə.ɡrɑːf. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-a-graph.