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