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