How Many Syllables In Inspirational?
5syllables
Inspirational has 5 syllables, in-spi-ra-tion-al. It is a polysyllabic word.
inspirational
/ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/ UK /ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.spə.reɪ.ʃən.əl/
Division By Letters
in-spi-ra-tion-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inspirational
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | sp | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 5 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Inspirational Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 4 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inspirational?
Inspirational has 5 syllables, in-spi-ra-tion-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in inspirational?
The third syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inspirational?
Inspirational has the structure VC/CCV/CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inspirational into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.spə.reɪ.ʃən.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-spi-ra-tion-al.
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