How Many Syllables In Bestial?
3syllables
Bestial has 3 syllables, bes-ti-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
bestial
/ˈbes.ti.əl/ UK /ˈbes.tʃəl/ US
Bestial can also be said with 2 syllables (US /ˈbes.tʃəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bes.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/bes.ti.əl/
Division By Letters
bes-ti-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bestial
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 | b | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Bestial Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bestial?
Bestial has 3 syllables, bes-ti-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbes.ti.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in bestial?
The first syllable, bes, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bestial?
Bestial has the structure CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bestial into syllables?
By sound, bes.ti.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, bes-ti-al.