How Many Syllables In Loyal?
2syllables
Loyal has 2 syllables, lo-yal. It is a disyllabic word.
loyal
/ˈlɔɪ.əl/ UK /ˈlɔɪ.əl/ US
Loyal can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈlɔɪəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lo.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/lɔɪ.əl/
Division By Letters
lo-yal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Loyal
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 | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Loyal Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈlɔɪ.əl/ | /ˈlɔɪ.əl/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈlɔɪəl/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in loyal?
Loyal has 2 syllables, lo-yal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɔɪ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in loyal?
The first syllable, lo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of loyal?
Loyal has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide loyal into syllables?
By sound, lɔɪ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, lo-yal.