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