How Many Syllables In Umbrella?
3syllables
Umbrella has 3 syllables, um-brell-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
umbrella
/ʌmˈbrel.ə/ UK /ʌmˈbrel.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, brell.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/ʌm.brel.ə/
Division By Letters
um-brell-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Umbrella
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ʌ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | br | e | l | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Umbrella Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in umbrella?
Umbrella has 3 syllables, um-brell-a. In British English it is transcribed /ʌmˈbrel.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in umbrella?
The second syllable, brell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of umbrella?
Umbrella has the structure VC/CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide umbrella into syllables?
By sound, ʌm.brel.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, um-brell-a.