How Many Syllables In Canal?
2syllables
Canal has 2 syllables, ca-nal. It is a disyllabic word.
canal
/kəˈnæl/ UK /kəˈnæl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nal.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.næl/
Division By Letters
ca-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Canal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | æ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Canal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in canal?
Canal has 2 syllables, ca-nal. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈnæl/.
Which syllable is stressed in canal?
The second syllable, nal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of canal?
Canal has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide canal into syllables?
By sound, kə.næl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ca-nal.