How Many Syllables In Foreigner?
3syllables
Foreigner has 3 syllables, for-ei-gner. It is a trisyllabic word.
foreigner
/ˈfɒr.ɪ.nə/ UK /ˈfɔːr.ə.nɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, for.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/fɒr.ɪ.nə/
Division By Letters
for-ei-gner
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Foreigner
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 | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Foreigner Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in foreigner?
Foreigner has 3 syllables, for-ei-gner. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɒr.ɪ.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in foreigner?
The first syllable, for, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of foreigner?
Foreigner has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide foreigner into syllables?
By sound, fɒr.ɪ.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, for-ei-gner.