How Many Syllables In Foregone?
2syllables
Foregone has 2 syllables, fore-gone. It is a disyllabic word.
foregone
/ˌfɔːˈɡɔːn/ UK /ˌfɔːrˈɡɔːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gone.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɔː.ɡɔːn/
Division By Letters
fore-gone
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Foregone
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | f | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | ɔː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Foregone Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in foregone?
Foregone has 2 syllables, fore-gone. In British English it is transcribed /ˌfɔːˈɡɔːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in foregone?
The second syllable, gone, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of foregone?
Foregone has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide foregone into syllables?
By sound, fɔː.ɡɔːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, fore-gone.