How Many Syllables In Feudal?
2syllables
Feudal has 2 syllables, feu-dal. It is a disyllabic word.
feudal
/ˈfjuː.dəl/ UK /ˈfjuː.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, feu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fjuː.dəl/
Division By Letters
feu-dal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Feudal
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 | fj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Feudal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in feudal?
Feudal has 2 syllables, feu-dal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfjuː.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in feudal?
The first syllable, feu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of feudal?
Feudal has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide feudal into syllables?
By sound, fjuː.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, feu-dal.