How Many Syllables In Disloyal?
3syllables
Disloyal has 3 syllables, di-slo-yal. It is a trisyllabic word.
disloyal
/dɪˈslɔɪ.əl/ UK /dɪˈslɔɪ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, slo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.slɔɪ.əl/
Division By Letters
di-slo-yal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Disloyal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | sl | ɔɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Disloyal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in disloyal?
Disloyal has 3 syllables, di-slo-yal. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈslɔɪ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in disloyal?
The second syllable, slo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of disloyal?
Disloyal has the structure CV/CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide disloyal into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.slɔɪ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-slo-yal.