How Many Syllables In Famous?
2syllables
Famous has 2 syllables, fa-mous. It is a disyllabic word.
famous
/ˈfeɪ.məs/ UK /ˈfeɪ.məs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/feɪ.məs/
Division By Letters
fa-mous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Famous
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 | f | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Famous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in famous?
Famous has 2 syllables, fa-mous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfeɪ.məs/.
Which syllable is stressed in famous?
The first syllable, fa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of famous?
Famous has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide famous into syllables?
By sound, feɪ.məs. By letters, as a spelling guide, fa-mous.