How Many Syllables In Commercial?
3syllables
Commercial has 3 syllables, co-mmer-cial. It is a trisyllabic word.
commercial
/kəˈmɜː.ʃəl/ UK /kəˈmɝː.ʃəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmer.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.mɜː.ʃəl/
Division By Letters
co-mmer-cial
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Commercial
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 | m | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Commercial Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in commercial?
Commercial has 3 syllables, co-mmer-cial. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmɜː.ʃəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in commercial?
The second syllable, mmer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of commercial?
Commercial has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide commercial into syllables?
By sound, kə.mɜː.ʃəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmer-cial.