How Many Syllables In Trivial?
3syllables
Trivial has 3 syllables, triv-i-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
trivial
/ˈtrɪv.i.əl/ UK /ˈtrɪv.i.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, triv.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/trɪv.i.əl/
Division By Letters
triv-i-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trivial
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 | tr | ɪ | v | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Trivial Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trivial?
Trivial has 3 syllables, triv-i-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrɪv.i.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in trivial?
The first syllable, triv, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trivial?
Trivial has the structure CCVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trivial into syllables?
By sound, trɪv.i.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, triv-i-al.