How Many Syllables In Distrustful?
3syllables
Distrustful has 3 syllables, dis-trust-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
distrustful
/dɪsˈtrʌst.fəl/ UK /dɪsˈtrʌst.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, trust.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.trʌst.fəl/
Division By Letters
dis-trust-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Distrustful
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 | tr | ʌ | st | CCVCC | closed |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Distrustful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /st/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in distrustful?
Distrustful has 3 syllables, dis-trust-ful. In British English it is transcribed /dɪsˈtrʌst.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in distrustful?
The second syllable, trust, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of distrustful?
Distrustful has the structure CVC/CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide distrustful into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.trʌst.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-trust-ful.