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