How Many Syllables In Fretful?
2syllables
Fretful has 2 syllables, fret-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
fretful
/ˈfret.fəl/ UK /ˈfret.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fret.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fret.fəl/
Division By Letters
fret-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fretful
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 | e | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Fretful Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fretful?
Fretful has 2 syllables, fret-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfret.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in fretful?
The first syllable, fret, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fretful?
Fretful has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fretful into syllables?
By sound, fret.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fret-ful.