How Many Syllables In Mental?
2syllables
Mental has 2 syllables, men-tal. It is a disyllabic word.
mental
/ˈmen.təl/ UK /ˈmen.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, men.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/men.təl/
Division By Letters
men-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mental
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Mental Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mental?
Mental has 2 syllables, men-tal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmen.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mental?
The first syllable, men, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mental?
Mental has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mental into syllables?
By sound, men.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, men-tal.