How Many Syllables In Neutral?
2syllables
Neutral has 2 syllables, neu-tral. It is a disyllabic word.
neutral
/ˈnjuː.trəl/ UK /ˈnuː.trəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, neu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/njuː.trəl/
Division By Letters
neu-tral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neutral
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 | nj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | tr | ə | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Neutral Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in neutral?
Neutral has 2 syllables, neu-tral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnjuː.trəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in neutral?
The first syllable, neu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of neutral?
Neutral has the structure CCV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide neutral into syllables?
By sound, njuː.trəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, neu-tral.