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