How Many Syllables In Dreadful?
2syllables
Dreadful has 2 syllables, dread-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
dreadful
/ˈdred.fəl/ UK /ˈdred.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dread.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dred.fəl/
Division By Letters
dread-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dreadful
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 | dr | e | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Dreadful Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dreadful?
Dreadful has 2 syllables, dread-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdred.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in dreadful?
The first syllable, dread, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dreadful?
Dreadful has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dreadful into syllables?
By sound, dred.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, dread-ful.