How Many Syllables In Funeral?
3syllables
Funeral has 3 syllables, fu-ne-ral. It is a trisyllabic word.
funeral
/ˈfjuː.nə.rəl/ UK /ˈfjuː.nɚ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fjuː.nə.rəl/
Division By Letters
fu-ne-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Funeral
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 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Funeral Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in funeral?
Funeral has 3 syllables, fu-ne-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfjuː.nə.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in funeral?
The first syllable, fu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of funeral?
Funeral has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide funeral into syllables?
By sound, fjuː.nə.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fu-ne-ral.