How Many Syllables In Variety?
4syllables
Variety has 4 syllables, va-ri-e-ty. It is a polysyllabic word.
variety
/vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/ UK /vəˈraɪ.ə.t̬i/ US
Variety can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /vəˈraɪə.ti/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ri.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/və.raɪ.ə.ti/
Division By Letters
va-ri-e-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Variety
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Variety Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/ | /vəˈraɪ.ə.t̬i/ | 4 |
| Also | /vəˈraɪə.ti/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in variety?
Variety has 4 syllables, va-ri-e-ty. In British English it is transcribed /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in variety?
The second syllable, ri, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of variety?
Variety has the structure CV/CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide variety into syllables?
By sound, və.raɪ.ə.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, va-ri-e-ty.