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