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