How Many Syllables In Framework?
2syllables
Framework has 2 syllables, frame-work. It is a disyllabic word.
framework
/ˈfreɪm.wɜːk/ UK /ˈfreɪm.wɝːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, frame.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/freɪm.wɜːk/
Division By Letters
frame-work
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Framework
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 | fr | eɪ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɜː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Framework 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 framework?
Framework has 2 syllables, frame-work. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfreɪm.wɜːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in framework?
The first syllable, frame, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of framework?
Framework has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide framework into syllables?
By sound, freɪm.wɜːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, frame-work.