How Many Syllables In Viral?
2syllables
Viral has 2 syllables, vi-ral. It is a disyllabic word.
viral
/ˈvaɪ.rəl/ UK /ˈvaɪ.rəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/vaɪ.rəl/
Division By Letters
vi-ral
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Viral
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Viral Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in viral?
Viral has 2 syllables, vi-ral. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvaɪ.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in viral?
The first syllable, vi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of viral?
Viral has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide viral into syllables?
By sound, vaɪ.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, vi-ral.