How Many Syllables In Foster?
2syllables
Foster has 2 syllables, fos-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
foster
/ˈfɒs.tə/ UK /ˈfɑːs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fos.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/fɒs.tə/
Division By Letters
fos-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Foster
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 | ɒ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Foster Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in foster?
Foster has 2 syllables, fos-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɒs.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in foster?
The first syllable, fos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of foster?
Foster has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide foster into syllables?
By sound, fɒs.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fos-ter.