How Many Syllables In Entail?
2syllables
Entail has 2 syllables, en-tail. It is a disyllabic word.
entail
/ɪnˈteɪl/ UK /ɪnˈteɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tail.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.teɪl/
Division By Letters
en-tail
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Entail
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Entail Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in entail?
Entail has 2 syllables, en-tail. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈteɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in entail?
The second syllable, tail, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of entail?
Entail has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide entail into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.teɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-tail.