How Many Syllables In Abdul?
2syllables
Abdul has 2 syllables, ab-dul. It is a disyllabic word.
abdul
/ˈæb.duːl/ UK /ˈæb.duːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ab.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æb.duːl/
Division By Letters
ab-dul
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abdul
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 | – | æ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 | d | uː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Abdul Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Abdul?
Abdul has 2 syllables, ab-dul. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæb.duːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in Abdul?
The first syllable, ab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Abdul?
Abdul has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Abdul into syllables?
By sound, æb.duːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ab-dul.