How Many Syllables In Fraternal?
3syllables
Fraternal has 3 syllables, fra-ter-nal. It is a trisyllabic word.
fraternal
/frəˈtɜː.nəl/ UK /frəˈtɝː.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/frə.tɜː.nəl/
Division By Letters
fra-ter-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fraternal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Fraternal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fraternal?
Fraternal has 3 syllables, fra-ter-nal. In British English it is transcribed /frəˈtɜː.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fraternal?
The second syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fraternal?
Fraternal has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fraternal into syllables?
By sound, frə.tɜː.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fra-ter-nal.