How Many Syllables In Youthful?
2syllables
Youthful has 2 syllables, youth-ful. It is a disyllabic word.
youthful
/ˈjuːθ.fəl/ UK /ˈjuːθ.fəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, youth.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/juːθ.fəl/
Division By Letters
youth-ful
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Youthful
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 | j | uː | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Youthful 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 youthful?
Youthful has 2 syllables, youth-ful. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjuːθ.fəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in youthful?
The first syllable, youth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of youthful?
Youthful has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide youthful into syllables?
By sound, juːθ.fəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, youth-ful.