How Many Syllables In Conditional?
4syllables
Conditional has 4 syllables, con-dit-io-nal. It is a polysyllabic word.
conditional
/kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ UK /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dit.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.dɪʃ.ə.nəl/
Division By Letters
con-dit-io-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Conditional
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Conditional Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in conditional?
Conditional has 4 syllables, con-dit-io-nal. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in conditional?
The second syllable, dit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of conditional?
Conditional has the structure CVC/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide conditional into syllables?
By sound, kən.dɪʃ.ə.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-dit-io-nal.
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