How Many Syllables In Marvel?
2syllables
Marvel has 2 syllables, mar-vel. It is a disyllabic word.
marvel
/ˈmɑː.vəl/ UK /ˈmɑːr.vəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɑː.vəl/
Division By Letters
mar-vel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Marvel
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Marvel Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in marvel?
Marvel has 2 syllables, mar-vel. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.vəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in marvel?
The first syllable, mar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of marvel?
Marvel has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide marvel into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.vəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mar-vel.