How Many Syllables In Scandalous?
3syllables
Scandalous has 3 syllables, scan-da-lous. It is a trisyllabic word.
scandalous
/ˈskæn.də.ləs/ UK /ˈskæn.də.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scan.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/skæn.də.ləs/
Division By Letters
scan-da-lous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scandalous
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Scandalous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in scandalous?
Scandalous has 3 syllables, scan-da-lous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskæn.də.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in scandalous?
The first syllable, scan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scandalous?
Scandalous has the structure CCVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scandalous into syllables?
By sound, skæn.də.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, scan-da-lous.