How Many Syllables In Dumbfound?
2syllables
Dumbfound has 2 syllables, dumb-found. It is a disyllabic word.
dumbfound
/ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ UK /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, found.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dʌm.faʊnd/
Division By Letters
dumb-found
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dumbfound
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | d | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | f | aʊ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Dumbfound Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dumbfound?
Dumbfound has 2 syllables, dumb-found. In British English it is transcribed /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in dumbfound?
The second syllable, found, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dumbfound?
Dumbfound has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dumbfound into syllables?
By sound, dʌm.faʊnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, dumb-found.