How Many Syllables In Parallel?
3syllables
Parallel has 3 syllables, par-a-llel. It is a trisyllabic word.
parallel
/ˈpær.ə.lel/ UK /ˈper.ə.lel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/pær.ə.lel/
Division By Letters
par-a-llel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Parallel
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 | p | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | e | l | CVC | closed |
Why Parallel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in parallel?
Parallel has 3 syllables, par-a-llel. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpær.ə.lel/.
Which syllable is stressed in parallel?
The first syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of parallel?
Parallel has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide parallel into syllables?
By sound, pær.ə.lel. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-a-llel.