How Many Syllables In Musical?
3syllables
Musical has 3 syllables, mu-si-cal. It is a trisyllabic word.
musical
/ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/ UK /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mjuː.zɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
mu-si-cal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Musical
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 | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | z | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Musical Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in musical?
Musical has 3 syllables, mu-si-cal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in musical?
The first syllable, mu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of musical?
Musical has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide musical into syllables?
By sound, mjuː.zɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mu-si-cal.