How Many Syllables In Frightful?
2syllables
Frightful has 2 syllables, fright-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
frightful
/ˈfraɪt.fəl/ UK /ˈfraɪt.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fright.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fraɪt.fəl/
Division By Letters
fright-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Frightful
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 | aɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Frightful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in frightful?
Frightful has 2 syllables, fright-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfraɪt.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in frightful?
The first syllable, fright, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of frightful?
Frightful has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide frightful into syllables?
By sound, fraɪt.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, fright-ful.