How Many Syllables In Verbal?
2syllables
Verbal has 2 syllables, ver-bal. It is a disyllabic word.
verbal
/ˈvɜː.bəl/ UK /ˈvɝː.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ver.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɜː.bəl/
Division By Letters
ver-bal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Verbal
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 | v | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Verbal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in verbal?
Verbal has 2 syllables, ver-bal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɜː.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in verbal?
The first syllable, ver, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of verbal?
Verbal has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide verbal into syllables?
By sound, vɜː.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ver-bal.