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