How Many Syllables In Cafe?
2syllables
Cafe has 2 syllables, caf-e. It is a disyllabic word.
cafe
/ˈkæf.eɪ/ UK /kæˈfeɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, caf.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/kæf.eɪ/
Division By Letters
caf-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cafe
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 | k | æ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
Why Cafe Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cafe?
Cafe has 2 syllables, caf-e. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæf.eɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in cafe?
The first syllable, caf, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cafe?
Cafe has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cafe into syllables?
By sound, kæf.eɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, caf-e.