How Many Syllables In Judgemental?
3syllables
Judgemental has 3 syllables, jud-gemen-tal. It is a trisyllabic word.
judgemental
/dʒʌdʒˈmen.təl/ UK /dʒʌdʒˈmen.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gemen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒʌdʒ.men.təl/
Division By Letters
jud-gemen-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Judgemental
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dʒ | ʌ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Judgemental Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in judgemental?
Judgemental has 3 syllables, jud-gemen-tal. In British English it is transcribed /dʒʌdʒˈmen.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in judgemental?
The second syllable, gemen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of judgemental?
Judgemental has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide judgemental into syllables?
By sound, dʒʌdʒ.men.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, jud-gemen-tal.