How Many Syllables In Approval?
3syllables
Approval has 3 syllables, a-ppro-val. It is a trisyllabic word.
approval
/əˈpruː.vəl/ UK /əˈpruː.vəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppro.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.pruː.vəl/
Division By Letters
a-ppro-val
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Approval
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 | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | v | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Approval Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in approval?
Approval has 3 syllables, a-ppro-val. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpruː.vəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in approval?
The second syllable, ppro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of approval?
Approval has the structure V/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide approval into syllables?
By sound, ə.pruː.vəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ppro-val.