How Many Syllables In Welfare?
2syllables
Welfare has 2 syllables, wel-fare. It is a disyllabic word.
welfare
/ˈwel.feə/ UK /ˈwel.fer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wel.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/wel.feə/
Division By Letters
wel-fare
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Welfare
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 | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Welfare Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in welfare?
Welfare has 2 syllables, wel-fare. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwel.feə/.
Which syllable is stressed in welfare?
The first syllable, wel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of welfare?
Welfare has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide welfare into syllables?
By sound, wel.feə. By letters, as a spelling guide, wel-fare.