How Many Syllables In Functional?
3syllables
Functional has 3 syllables, func-tion-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
functional
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl/ UK /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, func.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fʌŋk.ʃən.əl/
Division By Letters
func-tion-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Functional
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 | ʌ | ŋk | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Functional Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋk/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in functional?
Functional has 3 syllables, func-tion-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in functional?
The first syllable, func, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of functional?
Functional has the structure CVCC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide functional into syllables?
By sound, fʌŋk.ʃən.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, func-tion-al.