How Many Syllables In Godfather?
3syllables
Godfather has 3 syllables, god-fa-ther. It is a trisyllabic word.
godfather
/ˈɡɒd.fɑː.ðə/ UK /ˈɡɑːd.fɑː.ðɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, god.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡɒd.fɑː.ðə/
Division By Letters
god-fa-ther
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Godfather
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 | ɡ | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ð | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Godfather Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in godfather?
Godfather has 3 syllables, god-fa-ther. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡɒd.fɑː.ðə/.
Which syllable is stressed in godfather?
The first syllable, god, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of godfather?
Godfather has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide godfather into syllables?
By sound, ɡɒd.fɑː.ðə. By letters, as a spelling guide, god-fa-ther.