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