How Many Syllables In Postnatal?
3syllables
Postnatal has 3 syllables, post-na-tal. It is a trisyllabic word.
postnatal
/pəʊstˈneɪ.təl/ UK /poʊstˈneɪ.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pəʊst.neɪ.təl/
Division By Letters
post-na-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Postnatal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | əʊ | st | CVCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Postnatal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in postnatal?
Postnatal has 3 syllables, post-na-tal. In British English it is transcribed /pəʊstˈneɪ.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in postnatal?
The second syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of postnatal?
Postnatal has the structure CVCC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide postnatal into syllables?
By sound, pəʊst.neɪ.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, post-na-tal.