How Many Syllables In Triumphal?
3syllables
Triumphal has 3 syllables, tri-um-phal. It is a trisyllabic word.
triumphal
/traɪˈʌm.fəl/ UK /traɪˈʌm.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, um.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/traɪ.ʌm.fəl/
Division By Letters
tri-um-phal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Triumphal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ʌ | m | VC | closed |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Triumphal Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in triumphal?
Triumphal has 3 syllables, tri-um-phal. In British English it is transcribed /traɪˈʌm.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in triumphal?
The second syllable, um, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of triumphal?
Triumphal has the structure CCV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide triumphal into syllables?
By sound, traɪ.ʌm.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tri-um-phal.