How Many Syllables In Scandal?
2syllables
Scandal has 2 syllables, scan-dal. It is a disyllabic word.
scandal
/ˈskæn.dəl/ UK /ˈskæn.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scan.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/skæn.dəl/
Division By Letters
scan-dal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scandal
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 | sk | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Scandal 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 scandal?
Scandal has 2 syllables, scan-dal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskæn.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in scandal?
The first syllable, scan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scandal?
Scandal has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scandal into syllables?
By sound, skæn.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, scan-dal.