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