How Many Syllables In Wasteful?
2syllables
Wasteful has 2 syllables, was-teful. It is a disyllabic word.
wasteful
/ˈweɪst.fəl/ UK /ˈweɪst.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, was.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/weɪst.fəl/
Division By Letters
was-teful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wasteful
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 | w | eɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Wasteful 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 wasteful?
Wasteful has 2 syllables, was-teful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈweɪst.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in wasteful?
The first syllable, was, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wasteful?
Wasteful has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wasteful into syllables?
By sound, weɪst.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, was-teful.