How Many Syllables In Workforce?
2syllables
Workforce has 2 syllables, work-force. It is a disyllabic word.
workforce
/ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/ UK /ˈwɝːk.fɔːrs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, work.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɜːk.fɔːs/
Division By Letters
work-force
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Workforce
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 | ɜː | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ɔː | s | CVC | closed |
Why Workforce 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 workforce?
Workforce has 2 syllables, work-force. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/.
Which syllable is stressed in workforce?
The first syllable, work, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of workforce?
Workforce has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide workforce into syllables?
By sound, wɜːk.fɔːs. By letters, as a spelling guide, work-force.