How Many Syllables In Technical?
3syllables
Technical has 3 syllables, tech-ni-cal. It is a trisyllabic word.
technical
/ˈtek.nɪ.kəl/ UK /ˈtek.nɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tech.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tek.nɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
tech-ni-cal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Technical
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 | t | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Technical Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in technical?
Technical has 3 syllables, tech-ni-cal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtek.nɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in technical?
The first syllable, tech, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of technical?
Technical has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide technical into syllables?
By sound, tek.nɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tech-ni-cal.