How Many Syllables In Fundamental?
4syllables
Fundamental has 4 syllables, fun-da-men-tal. It is a polysyllabic word.
fundamental
/ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/ UK /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, men.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fʌn.də.men.təl/
Division By Letters
fun-da-men-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fundamental
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 | f | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Fundamental Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fundamental?
Fundamental has 4 syllables, fun-da-men-tal. In British English it is transcribed /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fundamental?
The third syllable, men, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fundamental?
Fundamental has the structure CVC/CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fundamental into syllables?
By sound, fʌn.də.men.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fun-da-men-tal.