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