How Many Syllables In Satirical?
4syllables
Satirical has 4 syllables, sa-tir-i-cal. It is a polysyllabic word.
satirical
/səˈtɪr.ɪ.kəl/ UK /səˈtɪr.ɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tir.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.tɪr.ɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
sa-tir-i-cal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Satirical
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɪ | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Satirical Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in satirical?
Satirical has 4 syllables, sa-tir-i-cal. In British English it is transcribed /səˈtɪr.ɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in satirical?
The second syllable, tir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of satirical?
Satirical has the structure CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide satirical into syllables?
By sound, sə.tɪr.ɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, sa-tir-i-cal.
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