How Many Syllables In Regular?
3syllables
Regular has 3 syllables, reg-u-lar. It is a trisyllabic word.
regular
/ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə/ UK /ˈreɡ.jə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, reg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/reɡ.jʊ.lə/
Division By Letters
reg-u-lar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Regular
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 | r | e | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Regular Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in regular?
Regular has 3 syllables, reg-u-lar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in regular?
The first syllable, reg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of regular?
Regular has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide regular into syllables?
By sound, reɡ.jʊ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, reg-u-lar.