How Many Syllables In Dental?
2syllables
Dental has 2 syllables, den-tal. It is a disyllabic word.
dental
/ˈden.təl/ UK /ˈden.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, den.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/den.təl/
Division By Letters
den-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dental
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 | d | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Dental Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dental?
Dental has 2 syllables, den-tal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈden.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in dental?
The first syllable, den, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dental?
Dental has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dental into syllables?
By sound, den.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, den-tal.