How Many Syllables In Tribunal?
3syllables
Tribunal has 3 syllables, tri-bu-nal. It is a trisyllabic word.
tribunal
/traɪˈbjuː.nəl/ UK /traɪˈbjuː.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/traɪ.bjuː.nəl/
Division By Letters
tri-bu-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tribunal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | bj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Tribunal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /bj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tribunal?
Tribunal has 3 syllables, tri-bu-nal. In British English it is transcribed /traɪˈbjuː.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in tribunal?
The second syllable, bu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tribunal?
Tribunal has the structure CCV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tribunal into syllables?
By sound, traɪ.bjuː.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tri-bu-nal.