How Many Syllables In Prefect?
2syllables
Prefect has 2 syllables, pre-fect. It is a disyllabic word.
prefect
/ˈpriː.fekt/ UK /ˈpriː.fekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pre.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/priː.fekt/
Division By Letters
pre-fect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prefect
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 | pr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | f | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Prefect 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 prefect?
Prefect has 2 syllables, pre-fect. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpriː.fekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in prefect?
The first syllable, pre, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prefect?
Prefect has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prefect into syllables?
By sound, priː.fekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-fect.