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