How Many Syllables In Governmental?
4syllables
Governmental has 4 syllables, gov-ern-men-tal. It is a polysyllabic word.
governmental
/ˈɡʌv.ə.men.təl/ UK /ˈɡʌv.ɚ.men.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gov.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡʌv.ə.men.təl/
Division By Letters
gov-ern-men-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Governmental
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 | ɡ | ʌ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Governmental Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in governmental?
Governmental has 4 syllables, gov-ern-men-tal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡʌv.ə.men.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in governmental?
The first syllable, gov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of governmental?
Governmental has the structure CVC/V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide governmental into syllables?
By sound, ɡʌv.ə.men.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, gov-ern-men-tal.
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