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