How Many Syllables In Befall?
2syllables
Befall has 2 syllables, be-fall. It is a disyllabic word.
befall
/bɪˈfɔːl/ UK /bɪˈfɔːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fall.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.fɔːl/
Division By Letters
be-fall
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Befall
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɔː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Befall Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in befall?
Befall has 2 syllables, be-fall. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈfɔːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in befall?
The second syllable, fall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of befall?
Befall has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide befall into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.fɔːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-fall.