How Many Syllables In Digital?
3syllables
Digital has 3 syllables, dig-i-tal. It is a trisyllabic word.
digital
/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/ UK /ˈdɪdʒ.ə.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dig.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/
Division By Letters
dig-i-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Digital
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 | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Digital Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in digital?
Digital has 3 syllables, dig-i-tal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in digital?
The first syllable, dig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of digital?
Digital has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide digital into syllables?
By sound, dɪdʒ.ɪ.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, dig-i-tal.