How Many Syllables In Cardinal?
3syllables
Cardinal has 3 syllables, car-di-nal. It is a trisyllabic word.
cardinal
/ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ UK /ˈkɑːr.də.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, car.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɑː.dɪ.nəl/
Division By Letters
car-di-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cardinal
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 | k | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Cardinal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cardinal?
Cardinal has 3 syllables, car-di-nal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in cardinal?
The first syllable, car, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cardinal?
Cardinal has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cardinal into syllables?
By sound, kɑː.dɪ.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, car-di-nal.