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