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