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