How Many Syllables In Withdrawal?
3syllables
Withdrawal has 3 syllables, with-draw-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
withdrawal
/wɪðˈdrɔː.əl/ UK /wɪðˈdrɔː.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, draw.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/wɪð.drɔː.əl/
Division By Letters
with-draw-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Withdrawal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | ɪ | ð | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | dr | ɔː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Withdrawal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in withdrawal?
Withdrawal has 3 syllables, with-draw-al. In British English it is transcribed /wɪðˈdrɔː.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in withdrawal?
The second syllable, draw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of withdrawal?
Withdrawal has the structure CVC/CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide withdrawal into syllables?
By sound, wɪð.drɔː.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, with-draw-al.