How Many Syllables In Natural?
2syllables
Natural has 2 syllables, natu-ral. It is a disyllabic word.
natural
/ˈnætʃ.rəl/ UK /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/ US
Natural can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, natu.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nætʃ.rəl/
Division By Letters
natu-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Natural
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 | n | æ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Natural Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈnætʃ.rəl/ | /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in natural?
Natural has 2 syllables, natu-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnætʃ.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in natural?
The first syllable, natu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of natural?
Natural has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide natural into syllables?
By sound, nætʃ.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, natu-ral.