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