How Many Syllables In Meaningful?
3syllables
Meaningful has 3 syllables, mea-ning-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
meaningful
/ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/ UK /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/miː.nɪŋ.fəl/
Division By Letters
mea-ning-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Meaningful
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Meaningful Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ 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 meaningful?
Meaningful has 3 syllables, mea-ning-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in meaningful?
The first syllable, mea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of meaningful?
Meaningful has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide meaningful into syllables?
By sound, miː.nɪŋ.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mea-ning-ful.