How Many Syllables In Liberal?
2syllables
Liberal has 2 syllables, libe-ral. It is a disyllabic word.
liberal
/ˈlɪb.rəl/ UK /ˈlɪb.rəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, libe.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɪb.rəl/
Division By Letters
libe-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Liberal
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 | ɪ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Liberal Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in liberal?
Liberal has 2 syllables, libe-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɪb.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in liberal?
The first syllable, libe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of liberal?
Liberal has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide liberal into syllables?
By sound, lɪb.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, libe-ral.