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