How Many Syllables In Vandal?
2syllables
Vandal has 2 syllables, van-dal. It is a disyllabic word.
vandal
/ˈvæn.dəl/ UK /ˈvæn.dəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, van.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/væn.dəl/
Division By Letters
van-dal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vandal
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 | v | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Vandal Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vandal?
Vandal has 2 syllables, van-dal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvæn.dəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in vandal?
The first syllable, van, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vandal?
Vandal has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vandal into syllables?
By sound, væn.dəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, van-dal.