How Many Syllables In Final?
2syllables
Final has 2 syllables, fi-nal. It is a disyllabic word.
final
/ˈfaɪ.nəl/ UK /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/faɪ.nəl/
Division By Letters
fi-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Final
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 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Final Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in final?
Final has 2 syllables, fi-nal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfaɪ.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in final?
The first syllable, fi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of final?
Final has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide final into syllables?
By sound, faɪ.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fi-nal.