How Many Syllables In Fearful?
2syllables
Fearful has 2 syllables, fear-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
fearful
/ˈfɪə.fəl/ UK /ˈfɪr.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fear.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɪə.fəl/
Division By Letters
fear-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fearful
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 | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Fearful 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 fearful?
Fearful has 2 syllables, fear-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪə.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fearful?
The first syllable, fear, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fearful?
Fearful has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fearful into syllables?
By sound, fɪə.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fear-ful.