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