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