How Many Syllables In Tactfully?
3syllables
Tactfully has 3 syllables, tact-fu-lly. It is a trisyllabic word.
tactfully
/ˈtækt.fəl.i/ UK /ˈtækt.fə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tact.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/tækt.fəl.i/
Division By Letters
tact-fu-lly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tactfully
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 |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Tactfully Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /kt/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tactfully?
Tactfully has 3 syllables, tact-fu-lly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtækt.fəl.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in tactfully?
The first syllable, tact, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tactfully?
Tactfully has the structure CVCC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tactfully into syllables?
By sound, tækt.fəl.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, tact-fu-lly.