How Many Syllables In Forgetful?
3syllables
Forgetful has 3 syllables, for-get-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
forgetful
/fəˈɡet.fəl/ UK /fɚˈɡet.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, get.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fə.ɡet.fəl/
Division By Letters
for-get-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Forgetful
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 |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Forgetful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in forgetful?
Forgetful has 3 syllables, for-get-ful. In British English it is transcribed /fəˈɡet.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in forgetful?
The second syllable, get, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of forgetful?
Forgetful has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide forgetful into syllables?
By sound, fə.ɡet.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, for-get-ful.