How Many Syllables In Footprint?
2syllables
Footprint has 2 syllables, foot-print. It is a disyllabic word.
footprint
/ˈfʊt.prɪnt/ UK /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, foot.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/fʊt.prɪnt/
Division By Letters
foot-print
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Footprint
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 | pr | ɪ | nt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Footprint 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 footprint?
Footprint has 2 syllables, foot-print. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/.
Which syllable is stressed in footprint?
The first syllable, foot, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of footprint?
Footprint has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide footprint into syllables?
By sound, fʊt.prɪnt. By letters, as a spelling guide, foot-print.