How Many Syllables In Restful?
2syllables
Restful has 2 syllables, rest-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
restful
/ˈrest.fəl/ UK /ˈrest.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rest.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rest.fəl/
Division By Letters
rest-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Restful
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 | r | e | st | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Restful Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /st/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in restful?
Restful has 2 syllables, rest-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrest.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in restful?
The first syllable, rest, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of restful?
Restful has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide restful into syllables?
By sound, rest.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, rest-ful.