How Many Syllables In Fatherhood?
3syllables
Fatherhood has 3 syllables, fa-ther-hood. It is a trisyllabic word.
fatherhood
/ˈfɑː.ðə.hʊd/ UK /ˈfɑː.ðɚ.hʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɑː.ðə.hʊd/
Division By Letters
fa-ther-hood
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fatherhood
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ð | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | h | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Fatherhood Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fatherhood?
Fatherhood has 3 syllables, fa-ther-hood. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɑː.ðə.hʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in fatherhood?
The first syllable, fa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fatherhood?
Fatherhood has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fatherhood into syllables?
By sound, fɑː.ðə.hʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, fa-ther-hood.