How Many Syllables In Folklore?
2syllables
Folklore has 2 syllables, folk-lore. It is a disyllabic word.
folklore
/ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ UK /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, folk.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/fəʊk.lɔː/
Division By Letters
folk-lore
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Folklore
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 | əʊ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Folklore Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in folklore?
Folklore has 2 syllables, folk-lore. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in folklore?
The first syllable, folk, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of folklore?
Folklore has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide folklore into syllables?
By sound, fəʊk.lɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, folk-lore.