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