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