How Many Syllables In Secular?
3syllables
Secular has 3 syllables, sec-u-lar. It is a trisyllabic word.
secular
/ˈsek.jʊ.lə/ UK /ˈsek.jə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sek.jʊ.lə/
Division By Letters
sec-u-lar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Secular
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 | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Secular Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in secular?
Secular has 3 syllables, sec-u-lar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsek.jʊ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in secular?
The first syllable, sec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of secular?
Secular has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide secular into syllables?
By sound, sek.jʊ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sec-u-lar.