How Many Syllables In Forebear?
2syllables
Forebear has 2 syllables, fore-bear. It is a disyllabic word.
forebear
/ˈfɔː.beə/ UK /ˈfɔːr.ber/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fore.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fɔː.beə/
Division By Letters
fore-bear
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Forebear
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Forebear Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in forebear?
Forebear has 2 syllables, fore-bear. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɔː.beə/.
Which syllable is stressed in forebear?
The first syllable, fore, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of forebear?
Forebear has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide forebear into syllables?
By sound, fɔː.beə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fore-bear.