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