How Many Syllables In Spiteful?
2syllables
Spiteful has 2 syllables, spite-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
spiteful
/ˈspaɪt.fəl/ UK /ˈspaɪt.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spite.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/spaɪt.fəl/
Division By Letters
spite-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spiteful
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 | sp | aɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Spiteful 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 spiteful?
Spiteful has 2 syllables, spite-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspaɪt.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in spiteful?
The first syllable, spite, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spiteful?
Spiteful has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spiteful into syllables?
By sound, spaɪt.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, spite-ful.