How Many Syllables In Freehold?
2syllables
Freehold has 2 syllables, free-hold. It is a disyllabic word.
freehold
/ˈfriː.həʊld/ UK /ˈfriː.hoʊld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, free.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/friː.həʊld/
Division By Letters
free-hold
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Freehold
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 | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | h | əʊ | ld | CVCC | closed |
Why Freehold Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in freehold?
Freehold has 2 syllables, free-hold. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfriː.həʊld/.
Which syllable is stressed in freehold?
The first syllable, free, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of freehold?
Freehold has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide freehold into syllables?
By sound, friː.həʊld. By letters, as a spelling guide, free-hold.