How Many Syllables In Editorial?
5syllables
Editorial has 5 syllables, ed-i-to-ri-al. It is a polysyllabic word.
editorial
/ˌed.əˈtɔː.ri.əl/ UK /ˌed.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, to.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ed.ə.tɔː.ri.əl/
Division By Letters
ed-i-to-ri-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Editorial
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | e | d | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | r | i | – | CV | open |
| 5 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Editorial Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 4 and 5, so syllable 5 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in editorial?
Editorial has 5 syllables, ed-i-to-ri-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˌed.əˈtɔː.ri.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in editorial?
The third syllable, to, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of editorial?
Editorial has the structure VC/V/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide editorial into syllables?
By sound, ed.ə.tɔː.ri.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ed-i-to-ri-al.
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