How Many Syllables In Disgraceful?
3syllables
Disgraceful has 3 syllables, dis-grace-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
disgraceful
/dɪsˈɡreɪs.fəl/ UK /dɪsˈɡreɪs.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, grace.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.ɡreɪs.fəl/
Division By Letters
dis-grace-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Disgraceful
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | ɡr | eɪ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Disgraceful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡr/ 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 disgraceful?
Disgraceful has 3 syllables, dis-grace-ful. In British English it is transcribed /dɪsˈɡreɪs.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in disgraceful?
The second syllable, grace, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of disgraceful?
Disgraceful has the structure CVC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide disgraceful into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.ɡreɪs.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-grace-ful.