How Many Syllables In Dismissal?
3syllables
Dismissal has 3 syllables, di-smiss-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
dismissal
/dɪˈsmɪs.əl/ UK /dɪˈsmɪs.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, smiss.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.smɪs.əl/
Division By Letters
di-smiss-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dismissal
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 | sm | ɪ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Dismissal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sm/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dismissal?
Dismissal has 3 syllables, di-smiss-al. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈsmɪs.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in dismissal?
The second syllable, smiss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dismissal?
Dismissal has the structure CV/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dismissal into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.smɪs.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-smiss-al.