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