How Many Syllables In Social?
2syllables
Social has 2 syllables, so-cial. It is a disyllabic word.
social
/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ UK /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, so.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/səʊ.ʃəl/
Division By Letters
so-cial
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Social
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 | s | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Social 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 social?
Social has 2 syllables, so-cial. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in social?
The first syllable, so, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of social?
Social has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide social into syllables?
By sound, səʊ.ʃəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, so-cial.