How Many Syllables In Prairie?
2syllables
Prairie has 2 syllables, prai-rie. It is a disyllabic word.
prairie
/ˈpreə.ri/ UK /ˈprer.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prai.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/preə.ri/
Division By Letters
prai-rie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prairie
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 | pr | eə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Prairie 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 prairie?
Prairie has 2 syllables, prai-rie. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpreə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in prairie?
The first syllable, prai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prairie?
Prairie has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prairie into syllables?
By sound, preə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, prai-rie.