How Many Syllables In Rascal?
2syllables
Rascal has 2 syllables, ra-scal. It is a disyllabic word.
rascal
/ˈrɑː.skəl/ UK /ˈræs.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/rɑː.skəl/
Division By Letters
ra-scal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rascal
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 | r | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | sk | ə | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Rascal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sk/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rascal?
Rascal has 2 syllables, ra-scal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɑː.skəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in rascal?
The first syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rascal?
Rascal has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rascal into syllables?
By sound, rɑː.skəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ra-scal.