How Many Syllables In Ordeal?
2syllables
Ordeal has 2 syllables, or-deal. It is a disyllabic word.
ordeal
/ɔːˈdiːl/ UK /ɔːrˈdiːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, deal.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.diːl/
Division By Letters
or-deal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ordeal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | iː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Ordeal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ordeal?
Ordeal has 2 syllables, or-deal. In British English it is transcribed /ɔːˈdiːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in ordeal?
The second syllable, deal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ordeal?
Ordeal has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ordeal into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.diːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, or-deal.