How Many Syllables In Special?
2syllables
Special has 2 syllables, spec-ial. It is a disyllabic word.
special
/ˈspeʃ.əl/ UK /ˈspeʃ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spec.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/speʃ.əl/
Division By Letters
spec-ial
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Special
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 | sp | e | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Special Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in special?
Special has 2 syllables, spec-ial. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspeʃ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in special?
The first syllable, spec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of special?
Special has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide special into syllables?
By sound, speʃ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, spec-ial.