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