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