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