How Many Syllables In Mutual?
3syllables
Mutual has 3 syllables, mu-tu-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
mutual
/ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/ UK /ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/mjuː.tʃu.əl/
Division By Letters
mu-tu-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mutual
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 | tʃ | u | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Mutual Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mutual?
Mutual has 3 syllables, mu-tu-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mutual?
The first syllable, mu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mutual?
Mutual has the structure CCV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mutual into syllables?
By sound, mjuː.tʃu.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mu-tu-al.