How Many Syllables In Notional?
3syllables
Notional has 3 syllables, no-tion-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
notional
/ˈnəʊ.ʃən.əl/ UK /ˈnoʊ.ʃən.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, no.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/nəʊ.ʃən.əl/
Division By Letters
no-tion-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Notional
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Notional Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in notional?
Notional has 3 syllables, no-tion-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnəʊ.ʃən.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in notional?
The first syllable, no, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of notional?
Notional has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide notional into syllables?
By sound, nəʊ.ʃən.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, no-tion-al.