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