How Many Syllables In Afraid?
2syllables
Afraid has 2 syllables, a-fraid. It is a disyllabic word.
afraid
/əˈfreɪd/ UK /əˈfreɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fraid.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ə.freɪd/
Division By Letters
a-fraid
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Afraid
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 | fr | eɪ | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Afraid Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in afraid?
Afraid has 2 syllables, a-fraid. In British English it is transcribed /əˈfreɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in afraid?
The second syllable, fraid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of afraid?
Afraid has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide afraid into syllables?
By sound, ə.freɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-fraid.