How Many Syllables In Forehead?
2syllables
Forehead has 2 syllables, foreh-ead. It is a disyllabic word.
forehead
/ˈfɒr.ɪd/ UK /ˈfɔːr.hed/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, foreh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fɒr.ɪd/
Division By Letters
foreh-ead
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Forehead
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 | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
Why Forehead Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfɒr.ɪd/ | /ˈfɔːr.hed/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈfɔː.hed/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in forehead?
Forehead has 2 syllables, foreh-ead. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɒr.ɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in forehead?
The first syllable, foreh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of forehead?
Forehead has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide forehead into syllables?
By sound, fɒr.ɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, foreh-ead.