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