How Many Syllables In Manual?
3syllables
Manual has 3 syllables, man-u-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
manual
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/ UK /ˈmæn.ju.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/mæn.ju.əl/
Division By Letters
man-u-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Manual
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 | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | u | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Manual Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in manual?
Manual has 3 syllables, man-u-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæn.ju.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in manual?
The first syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of manual?
Manual has the structure CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide manual into syllables?
By sound, mæn.ju.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, man-u-al.