How Many Syllables In Granular?
3syllables
Granular has 3 syllables, gran-u-lar. It is a trisyllabic word.
granular
/ˈɡræn.jʊ.lə/ UK /ˈɡræn.jə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gran.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡræn.jʊ.lə/
Division By Letters
gran-u-lar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Granular
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 | ɡr | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Granular Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in granular?
Granular has 3 syllables, gran-u-lar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in granular?
The first syllable, gran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of granular?
Granular has the structure CCVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide granular into syllables?
By sound, ɡræn.jʊ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, gran-u-lar.