How Many Syllables In Abnormal?
3syllables
Abnormal has 3 syllables, ab-nor-mal. It is a trisyllabic word.
abnormal
/æbˈnɔː.məl/ UK /æbˈnɔːr.məl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nor.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æb.nɔː.məl/
Division By Letters
ab-nor-mal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abnormal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Abnormal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abnormal?
Abnormal has 3 syllables, ab-nor-mal. In British English it is transcribed /æbˈnɔː.məl/.
Which syllable is stressed in abnormal?
The second syllable, nor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abnormal?
Abnormal has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abnormal into syllables?
By sound, æb.nɔː.məl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ab-nor-mal.