How Many Syllables In Terminal?
3syllables
Terminal has 3 syllables, ter-mi-nal. It is a trisyllabic word.
terminal
/ˈtɜː.mə.nəl/ UK /ˈtɝː.mə.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tɜː.mə.nəl/
Division By Letters
ter-mi-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Terminal
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Terminal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in terminal?
Terminal has 3 syllables, ter-mi-nal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɜː.mə.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in terminal?
The first syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of terminal?
Terminal has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide terminal into syllables?
By sound, tɜː.mə.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ter-mi-nal.