How Many Syllables In Counterfeit?
3syllables
Counterfeit has 3 syllables, coun-ter-feit. It is a trisyllabic word.
counterfeit
/ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/ UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.fɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, coun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kaʊn.tə.fɪt/
Division By Letters
coun-ter-feit
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Counterfeit
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 | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Counterfeit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in counterfeit?
Counterfeit has 3 syllables, coun-ter-feit. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in counterfeit?
The first syllable, coun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of counterfeit?
Counterfeit has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide counterfeit into syllables?
By sound, kaʊn.tə.fɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, coun-ter-feit.