How Many Syllables In Prejudicial?
4syllables
Prejudicial has 4 syllables, prej-u-dic-ial. It is a polysyllabic word.
prejudicial
/ˌpredʒ.əˈdɪʃ.əl/ UK /ˌpredʒ.əˈdɪʃ.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, dic.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/predʒ.ə.dɪʃ.əl/
Division By Letters
prej-u-dic-ial
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prejudicial
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | pr | e | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Prejudicial Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prejudicial?
Prejudicial has 4 syllables, prej-u-dic-ial. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpredʒ.əˈdɪʃ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in prejudicial?
The third syllable, dic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prejudicial?
Prejudicial has the structure CCVC/V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prejudicial into syllables?
By sound, predʒ.ə.dɪʃ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, prej-u-dic-ial.