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