How Many Syllables In General?
2syllables
General has 2 syllables, gene-ral. It is a disyllabic word.
general
/ˈdʒen.rəl/ UK /ˈdʒen.rəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gene.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒen.rəl/
Division By Letters
gene-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of General
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 | dʒ | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why General Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in general?
General has 2 syllables, gene-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒen.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in general?
The first syllable, gene, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of general?
General has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide general into syllables?
By sound, dʒen.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, gene-ral.