How Many Syllables In Cordial?
3syllables
Cordial has 3 syllables, cor-di-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
cordial
/ˈkɔː.di.əl/ UK /ˈkɔːr.dʒəl/ US
Cordial can also be said with 2 syllables (US /ˈkɔːr.dʒəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/kɔː.di.əl/
Division By Letters
cor-di-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cordial
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Cordial Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cordial?
Cordial has 3 syllables, cor-di-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɔː.di.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in cordial?
The first syllable, cor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cordial?
Cordial has the structure CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cordial into syllables?
By sound, kɔː.di.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, cor-di-al.