How Many Syllables In Rental?
2syllables
Rental has 2 syllables, ren-tal. It is a disyllabic word.
rental
/ˈren.təl/ UK /ˈren.t̬əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ren.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ren.təl/
Division By Letters
ren-tal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rental
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Rental Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rental?
Rental has 2 syllables, ren-tal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈren.təl/.
Which syllable is stressed in rental?
The first syllable, ren, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rental?
Rental has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rental into syllables?
By sound, ren.təl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ren-tal.