How Many Syllables In Normal?
2syllables
Normal has 2 syllables, nor-mal. It is a disyllabic word.
normal
/ˈnɔː.məl/ UK /ˈnɔːr.məl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɔː.məl/
Division By Letters
nor-mal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Normal
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 | n | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Normal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in normal?
Normal has 2 syllables, nor-mal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɔː.məl/.
Which syllable is stressed in normal?
The first syllable, nor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of normal?
Normal has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide normal into syllables?
By sound, nɔː.məl. By letters, as a spelling guide, nor-mal.