How Many Syllables In Mural?
2syllables
Mural has 2 syllables, mu-ral. It is a disyllabic word.
mural
/ˈmjʊə.rəl/ UK /ˈmjʊr.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mjʊə.rəl/
Division By Letters
mu-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mural
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 | mj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Mural Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mural?
Mural has 2 syllables, mu-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmjʊə.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mural?
The first syllable, mu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mural?
Mural has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mural into syllables?
By sound, mjʊə.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mu-ral.