How Many Syllables In Masterful?
3syllables
Masterful has 3 syllables, ma-ster-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
masterful
/ˈmɑː.stə.fəl/ UK /ˈmæs.tɚ.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɑː.stə.fəl/
Division By Letters
ma-ster-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Masterful
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 | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Masterful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in masterful?
Masterful has 3 syllables, ma-ster-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.stə.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in masterful?
The first syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of masterful?
Masterful has the structure CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide masterful into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.stə.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-ster-ful.