How Many Syllables In Economical?
5syllables
Economical has 5 syllables, ec-o-nom-i-cal. It is a polysyllabic word.
economical
/ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ UK /ˌek.əˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nom.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ek.ə.nɒm.ɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
ec-o-nom-i-cal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Economical
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Economical Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in economical?
Economical has 5 syllables, ec-o-nom-i-cal. In British English it is transcribed /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in economical?
The third syllable, nom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of economical?
Economical has the structure VC/V/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide economical into syllables?
By sound, ek.ə.nɒm.ɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ec-o-nom-i-cal.
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