How Many Syllables In Admiral?
3syllables
Admiral has 3 syllables, ad-mi-ral. It is a trisyllabic word.
admiral
/ˈæd.mə.rəl/ UK /ˈæd.mə.rəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ad.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æd.mə.rəl/
Division By Letters
ad-mi-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Admiral
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 | d | VC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Admiral Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in admiral?
Admiral has 3 syllables, ad-mi-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæd.mə.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in admiral?
The first syllable, ad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of admiral?
Admiral has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide admiral into syllables?
By sound, æd.mə.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-mi-ral.