How Many Syllables In Crystal?
2syllables
Crystal has 2 syllables, crys-tal. It is a disyllabic word.
crystal
/ˈkrɪs.təl/ UK /ˈkrɪs.təl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, crys.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/krɪs.təl/
Division By Letters
crys-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Crystal
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 | kr | ɪ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Crystal Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in crystal?
Crystal has 2 syllables, crys-tal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrɪs.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in crystal?
The first syllable, crys, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of crystal?
Crystal has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide crystal into syllables?
By sound, krɪs.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, crys-tal.