How Many Syllables In Plural?
2syllables
Plural has 2 syllables, plu-ral. It is a disyllabic word.
plural
/ˈplʊə.rəl/ UK /ˈplʊr.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, plu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/plʊə.rəl/
Division By Letters
plu-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plural
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 | pl | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Plural Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈplʊə.rəl/ | /ˈplʊr.əl/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈplɔː.rəl/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plural?
Plural has 2 syllables, plu-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈplʊə.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in plural?
The first syllable, plu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plural?
Plural has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plural into syllables?
By sound, plʊə.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, plu-ral.