How Many Syllables In Graceful?
2syllables
Graceful has 2 syllables, grace-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
graceful
/ˈɡreɪs.fəl/ UK /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grace.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡreɪs.fəl/
Division By Letters
grace-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Graceful
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 | ɡr | eɪ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Graceful 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 graceful?
Graceful has 2 syllables, grace-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in graceful?
The first syllable, grace, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of graceful?
Graceful has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide graceful into syllables?
By sound, ɡreɪs.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, grace-ful.