How Many Syllables In Feta?
2syllables
Feta has 2 syllables, fet-a. It is a disyllabic word.
feta
/ˈfet.ə/ UK /ˈfet.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fet.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/fet.ə/
Division By Letters
fet-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Feta
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 | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Feta Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in feta?
Feta has 2 syllables, fet-a. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfet.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in feta?
The first syllable, fet, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of feta?
Feta has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide feta into syllables?
By sound, fet.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fet-a.