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