How Many Syllables In Spectacular?
4syllables
Spectacular has 4 syllables, spec-tac-u-lar. It is a polysyllabic word.
spectacular
/spekˈtæk.jə.lə/ UK /spekˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tac.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/spek.tæk.jə.lə/
Division By Letters
spec-tac-u-lar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spectacular
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp | e | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Spectacular Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spectacular?
Spectacular has 4 syllables, spec-tac-u-lar. In British English it is transcribed /spekˈtæk.jə.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in spectacular?
The second syllable, tac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spectacular?
Spectacular has the structure CCVC/CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spectacular into syllables?
By sound, spek.tæk.jə.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, spec-tac-u-lar.