How Many Syllables In Foreclosure?
3syllables
Foreclosure has 3 syllables, fore-clo-sure. It is a trisyllabic word.
foreclosure
/fɔːˈkləʊ.ʒə/ UK /fɔːrˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, clo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/fɔː.kləʊ.ʒə/
Division By Letters
fore-clo-sure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Foreclosure
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | kl | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Foreclosure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in foreclosure?
Foreclosure has 3 syllables, fore-clo-sure. In British English it is transcribed /fɔːˈkləʊ.ʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in foreclosure?
The second syllable, clo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of foreclosure?
Foreclosure has the structure CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide foreclosure into syllables?
By sound, fɔː.kləʊ.ʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fore-clo-sure.