How Many Syllables In Brutal?
2syllables
Brutal has 2 syllables, bru-tal. It is a disyllabic word.
brutal
/ˈbruː.təl/ UK /ˈbruː.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bru.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bruː.təl/
Division By Letters
bru-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brutal
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 | br | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Brutal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in brutal?
Brutal has 2 syllables, bru-tal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbruː.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in brutal?
The first syllable, bru, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of brutal?
Brutal has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide brutal into syllables?
By sound, bruː.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, bru-tal.