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