How Many Syllables In Appraisal?
3syllables
Appraisal has 3 syllables, a-pprai-sal. It is a trisyllabic word.
appraisal
/əˈpreɪ.zəl/ UK /əˈpreɪ.zəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pprai.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.preɪ.zəl/
Division By Letters
a-pprai-sal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Appraisal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | pr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | z | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Appraisal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in appraisal?
Appraisal has 3 syllables, a-pprai-sal. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpreɪ.zəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in appraisal?
The second syllable, pprai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of appraisal?
Appraisal has the structure V/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide appraisal into syllables?
By sound, ə.preɪ.zəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-pprai-sal.