How Many Syllables In Goodwill?
2syllables
Goodwill has 2 syllables, good-will. It is a disyllabic word.
goodwill
/ɡʊdˈwɪl/ UK /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, will.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡʊd.wɪl/
Division By Letters
good-will
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Goodwill
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ɡ | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | w | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Goodwill 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 goodwill?
Goodwill has 2 syllables, good-will. In British English it is transcribed /ɡʊdˈwɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in goodwill?
The second syllable, will, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of goodwill?
Goodwill has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide goodwill into syllables?
By sound, ɡʊd.wɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, good-will.