How Many Syllables In Fictional?
3syllables
Fictional has 3 syllables, fic-tion-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
fictional
/ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl/ UK /ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fɪk.ʃən.əl/
Division By Letters
fic-tion-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fictional
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 | f | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Fictional Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fictional?
Fictional has 3 syllables, fic-tion-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fictional?
The first syllable, fic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fictional?
Fictional has the structure CVC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fictional into syllables?
By sound, fɪk.ʃən.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fic-tion-al.