How Many Syllables In Wonderful?
3syllables
Wonderful has 3 syllables, won-der-ful. It is a trisyllabic word.
wonderful
/ˈwʌn.də.fəl/ UK /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, won.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/wʌn.də.fəl/
Division By Letters
won-der-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wonderful
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 | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Wonderful Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wonderful?
Wonderful has 3 syllables, won-der-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwʌn.də.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in wonderful?
The first syllable, won, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wonderful?
Wonderful has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wonderful into syllables?
By sound, wʌn.də.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, won-der-ful.