How Many Syllables In Glottal?
2syllables
Glottal has 2 syllables, glott-al. It is a disyllabic word.
glottal
/ˈɡlɒt.əl/ UK /ˈɡlɑː.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, glott.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡlɒt.əl/
Division By Letters
glott-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Glottal
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 | ɡl | ɒ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Glottal Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in glottal?
Glottal has 2 syllables, glott-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡlɒt.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in glottal?
The first syllable, glott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of glottal?
Glottal has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide glottal into syllables?
By sound, ɡlɒt.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, glott-al.