How Many Syllables In Partial?
2syllables
Partial has 2 syllables, par-tial. It is a disyllabic word.
partial
/ˈpɑː.ʃəl/ UK /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɑː.ʃəl/
Division By Letters
par-tial
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Partial
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 | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Partial Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in partial?
Partial has 2 syllables, par-tial. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɑː.ʃəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in partial?
The first syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of partial?
Partial has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide partial into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.ʃəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-tial.