How Many Syllables In Careful?
2syllables
Careful has 2 syllables, care-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
careful
/ˈkeə.fəl/ UK /ˈker.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, care.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/keə.fəl/
Division By Letters
care-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Careful
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 | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Careful 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 careful?
Careful has 2 syllables, care-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkeə.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in careful?
The first syllable, care, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of careful?
Careful has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide careful into syllables?
By sound, keə.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, care-ful.