How Many Syllables In Mystical?
3syllables
Mystical has 3 syllables, mys-ti-cal. It is a trisyllabic word.
mystical
/ˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl/ UK /ˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mys.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪs.tɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
mys-ti-cal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mystical
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Mystical Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mystical?
Mystical has 3 syllables, mys-ti-cal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mystical?
The first syllable, mys, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mystical?
Mystical has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mystical into syllables?
By sound, mɪs.tɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mys-ti-cal.