How Many Syllables In Midwife?
2syllables
Midwife has 2 syllables, mid-wife. It is a disyllabic word.
midwife
/ˈmɪd.waɪf/ UK /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mid.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɪd.waɪf/
Division By Letters
mid-wife
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Midwife
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 | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | aɪ | f | CVC | closed |
Why Midwife Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in midwife?
Midwife has 2 syllables, mid-wife. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪd.waɪf/.
Which syllable is stressed in midwife?
The first syllable, mid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of midwife?
Midwife has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide midwife into syllables?
By sound, mɪd.waɪf. By letters, as a spelling guide, mid-wife.