How Many Syllables In Relational?
4syllables
Relational has 4 syllables, re-la-tion-al. It is a polysyllabic word.
relational
/rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.əl/ UK /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.leɪ.ʃən.əl/
Division By Letters
re-la-tion-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relational
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Relational Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relational?
Relational has 4 syllables, re-la-tion-al. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in relational?
The second syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relational?
Relational has the structure CV/CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relational into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.leɪ.ʃən.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-la-tion-al.