How Many Syllables In Trial?
2syllables
Trial has 2 syllables, tri-al. It is a disyllabic word.
trial
/ˈtraɪ.əl/ UK /ˈtraɪ.əl/ US
Trial can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈtraɪəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tri.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/traɪ.əl/
Division By Letters
tri-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trial
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 | tr | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Trial Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈtraɪ.əl/ | /ˈtraɪ.əl/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈtraɪəl/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trial?
Trial has 2 syllables, tri-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtraɪ.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in trial?
The first syllable, tri, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trial?
Trial has the structure CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trial into syllables?
By sound, traɪ.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tri-al.