How Many Syllables In Affair?
2syllables
Affair has 2 syllables, a-ffair. It is a disyllabic word.
affair
/əˈfeə/ UK /əˈfer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ffair.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.feə/
Division By Letters
a-ffair
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Affair
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Affair 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 affair?
Affair has 2 syllables, a-ffair. In British English it is transcribed /əˈfeə/.
Which syllable is stressed in affair?
The second syllable, ffair, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of affair?
Affair has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide affair into syllables?
By sound, ə.feə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ffair.