How Many Syllables In Judicial?
3syllables
Judicial has 3 syllables, ju-dic-ial. It is a trisyllabic word.
judicial
/dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/ UK /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dic.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dʒuː.dɪʃ.əl/
Division By Letters
ju-dic-ial
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Judicial
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dʒ | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Judicial Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in judicial?
Judicial has 3 syllables, ju-dic-ial. In British English it is transcribed /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in judicial?
The second syllable, dic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of judicial?
Judicial has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide judicial into syllables?
By sound, dʒuː.dɪʃ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ju-dic-ial.