How Many Syllables In Facade?
2syllables
Facade has 2 syllables, fa-cade. It is a disyllabic word.
facade
/fəˈsɑːd/ UK /fəˈsɑːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cade.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fə.sɑːd/
Division By Letters
fa-cade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Facade
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Facade Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in facade?
Facade has 2 syllables, fa-cade. In British English it is transcribed /fəˈsɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in facade?
The second syllable, cade, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of facade?
Facade has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide facade into syllables?
By sound, fə.sɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, fa-cade.