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