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