How Many Syllables In Dial?
2syllables
Dial has 2 syllables, di-al. It is a disyllabic word.
dial
/ˈdaɪ.əl/ UK /ˈdaɪ.əl/ US
Dial can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈdaɪəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, di.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.əl/
Division By Letters
di-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dial
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Dial Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdaɪ.əl/ | /ˈdaɪ.əl/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈdaɪəl/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dial?
Dial has 2 syllables, di-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaɪ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in dial?
The first syllable, di, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dial?
Dial has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dial into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-al.