How Many Syllables In Royal?
2syllables
Royal has 2 syllables, ro-yal. It is a disyllabic word.
royal
/ˈrɔɪ.əl/ UK /ˈrɔɪ.əl/ US
Royal can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈrɔɪəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ro.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/rɔɪ.əl/
Division By Letters
ro-yal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Royal
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 | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Royal Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈrɔɪ.əl/ | /ˈrɔɪ.əl/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈrɔɪəl/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in royal?
Royal has 2 syllables, ro-yal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɔɪ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in royal?
The first syllable, ro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of royal?
Royal has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide royal into syllables?
By sound, rɔɪ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ro-yal.